Catch The Fire Church Video Specialist Durham, NC · Full time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Video Specialist is tasked with telling the story of the church through creative video content and management of a live video production environment. The ideal candidate has an eye for cinematic style, a broad understanding of current live and pre-produced video production trends, and a passion for excellence and volunteer development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Shoot and edit all video content assigned by the Creative Director (i.e. Testimonies, Video Announcements, Promotional videos, Worship videos, Conference videos, curriculum-based content, training videos, etc.)
• Recruit, train, and lead the live video team of volunteers.
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Manage multiple projects at a time
• Maintain all video-related equipment
• Maintain excellent file management practices
• Be able to work well in both highly collaborative, creative environments, as well as projects where independence and self-sufficiency and required.
• Keep projects on schedule and completed by deadlines
• Communicate with all departments heads and team leaders within the church about projects
• Implement new systems and processes to manage projects and tasks more effectively
• Responsible for storing and organizing equipment
• Oversee sub-contractors
• Data entry into the church database, and other sites like Airtable, YouTube, etc.
• File management on local and cloud servers
• Place orders for supplies and equipment
• Expense reporting, receipt tracking, and other basic accounting tasks
• Scheduling volunteers and contractors for shoots and events.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Apps (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, etc.)
• Ability to work in a digital environment (Google docs, sheet, Basecamp, Slack, etc.)
• Familiar with both Mac and PC operating systems. (We are 99% Mac environment.)
• Flexible and open to changing priorities, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, within compressed timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• Being able to work well in both highly collaborative, creative environments, as well as projects where independence and self-sufficiency are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Thoughtfully organized with keen attention to detail.
• A drive to develop and grow yourself
• Always learning and expanding your knowledge of your craft and staying up to date with the latest technologies and best practices.
• Excellent time management skills
• Enjoy telling stories
• A passion for Catch The Fire values.
• Genuinely warm, caring, enthusiastic & patient attitude with a servant’s heart.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time. (5+ Hours)
• Ability and flexibility to work long hours.
• Ability to work on screens for long periods of time.
• Frequent: standing, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Noise level – quiet to moderate noise

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and bereavement
• Free entrance to Catch The Fire hosted events
• Discounts at our in-house coffee + tea cafe
• Paid parental leave
• Plus Fun events: Staff + Families Fun Day, Staff Christmas Party, Neighborhood Outreaches, and More!

JOB TYPE & WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time (40hrs/week)

Sunday - Thursday