Senior Filmmaker

About the role

The Senior Filmmaker is an experienced creative professional responsible for leading complex film projects from concept through delivery within the YouVersion Creative team. This role delivers emotionally resonant, high-quality cinematography and editing that sets quality benchmarks, leads major shoots and multi-day production initiatives, and mentors other filmmakers to elevate the team's overall storytelling output. The Senior Filmmaker brings seasoned creative judgment to ambiguous production challenges and is entrusted with high-impact, highly visible creative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex video projects from pre-production through final delivery, including animatics, filming, and editing.
• Bring clarity to complex production and narrative challenges through strong creative direction that advances strategic outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality, emotionally resonant visuals and edits that set quality benchmarks.
• Lead major shoots and multi-day production initiatives.
• Provide creative direction to staff and contractors on set and throughout post-production.
• Mentor and advise junior filmmakers to strengthen their craft and creative confidence.
• Elevate visual storytelling that reflects YouVersion brand standards.
• Proactively improve production processes, workflows, and storytelling approaches to strengthen team outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and confidently across creative and production roles throughout all project phases.
• Maintain sustainable pace and output quality during demanding production cycles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Mass Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar platforms.
• Portfolio demonstrating complex, emotionally resonant film work across varied formats, audiences, and production scales required.

Skills

• Advanced cinematography, lighting, directing, and editing skills with the ability to produce high-quality visual content and establish creative excellence.
• Strong ability to lead on-set environments and provide clear creative direction to cast, crew, and production partners.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to shape compelling narratives and emotionally engaging visual stories.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to self-motivate, make sound independent decisions, and carry assignments to completion with minimal oversight.
• Maintain flexibility and initiative while adapting to changing priorities, production needs, and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost; additional coverage available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% contribution (including employee, employer match, and employer discretionary) in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• $160 annually in development dollars for professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.

Our Beliefs and Culture

At Life.Church, every staff member and intern is a minister and is expected to engage fully in the church's ministry. Ministry readiness and the capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs are considered during the selection process. An essential function of this role is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team and mission. Diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. Learn more about our beliefs and commitment to diversity.