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Elevation Church Videographer (NextGen & Programming Team) in Matthews, North Carolina
At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we're a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We're grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org (http://www.elevationchurch.org)) to be sure you're aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code. As a videographer, you'll get to work with a team and pitch ideas, own and oversee video campaigns, build creative treatments, conduct interviews, operate cameras, and edit videos that show how God is moving through our church.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pitch ideas based on upcoming church needs, ensuring they align with the church's mission and vision
Plan and execute video campaigns from initial concept to final production as a director
Collaborate with teammates to develop creative concepts and pitch creative treatments
Write video scripts for on-screen talent
Conduct interviews for point-of-view (POV) videos, capturing authentic and impactful stories from individuals
Build video sets with proper lighting and placement
Execute all video production, including filming and editing
Build and produce dynamic worship experience opener videos and church event recaps as needed
MUST-HAVES:
Self-starter who enjoys coming up with and pitching ideas
Ability to oversee a set and team to achieve a video's vision
Ability to shoot video, light sets, and edit video
3+ years of experience writing scripts and/or creative treatments
3+ years of experience interviewing people for POV content
Dynamic video editor
Outgoing with exceptional communication skills
Proactive and excellent ability to problem-solve
Great attention to detail
Time management skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to work well independently and with a team
NICE-TO-HAVES:
Experience in graphic design or motion graphics
Bachelor's degree in media, video/film, or related field
Background in fine art, fashion, or music
DAY-TO-DAY:
We're a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we're in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we're supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
There's a lot to accomplish each week, so we're pretty fast-paced. We're also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
Yes, we work hard. But we're good at playing hard, too. We're a creative staff, so there's no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
You can't help but grow on our staff. You'll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.
BENEFITS:
Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee's medical benefits for full-time staff
403b with 4% match
Dental & Vision benefits
Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)