Videographer/Editor

About the role

At K-LOVE, every role is ministry. We hire first for ministry alignment and a shared commitment to our faith, mission, vision, and values. We then seek talented professionals who can use their God-given gifts, skills, and experience to serve with excellence. If you love Jesus and are called to be part of a ministry that places Christ at the center of everything we do, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Videographer/Editor plays a meaningful role in evolving what it takes to successfully engage our audience through video and photo content across brand and product channels. This position is responsible for editing and shooting branded and campaign content in Live Events, Podcasting, Promotional, Radio, and Artist Content mediums. The goal is to elevate visual storytelling through video in the context of the broader Video Team, primarily delivering to social/vertical content. A values fit is top priority.

This is an in-office role in Franklin, TN. Please include a link to a digital portfolio.

Responsibilities

• With support, ideate and execute photography through post-production
• Shoot video content for our platforms
• Capture and mix audio needs for talking head style content
• Make decisions in creative execution regarding directing talent within the ministry, and provide directions to projects with producers, and prioritize projects with tier clients
• Shoot and edit projects assigned with a social-first mentality
• Plot, light, set up, and tear down shoots as requested
• Develop and produce original design, light, motion, photo, and video content
• Develop and execute set design commensurate to the needs of the photo or video shoot assigned
• Apply current trends in aesthetic and visual design to determine and execute set, props, and build a look for self-contained shoots
• Work with Creative Manager of Video, Creators, Producers, and Art Directors/Designers
• Travel for events and live production capture (e.g. concerts, tours, conferences)
• Edit self-contained photo, video, and audio assets under tight deadlines in both proactive and reactive context
• Comfortably direct and shoot content using the best tools for the need
• Edit long form content as well as cut downs for social content
• Collaborate with Producers and Campaign managers to navigate content direction
• Pitch ideas that serve content for the platforms they will be distributed to
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret engagement data to recommend strategies for ongoing content growth and alignment with Ministry objectives
• Be professional on set and manage your content needs and deliverables in real time
• Execute content while understanding cross-channel social strategies

Requirements

• Associate's degree or currently attending school, or combination of education/training with relevant experience in a practical Photo/Video production
• Minimum 3 years' relevant work experience in Videography within Video Production
• Possess a passion for content creation
• Experience with design, video production, photography, and editing, especially for social media channels
• Photography basic principles a plus
• Ability to develop and produce original designs, light motion, photo, and video content
• Understand basic audio functions to capture and mix content as requested
• Ability to confidently drive project related meetings
• Familiarity with camera settings and deliverable formats for all platforms
• Enjoy working in Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, and other Creative Cloud applications
• Ability to follow processes well, and is deadline driven
• Ability to find moments within existing long form content and cut down for digital distribution – creating vertical and social edits from existing content
• Strong attention to detail, comfortable with multi-tasking and solid organization skills
• A collaborative style, with strong service mentality; need to be seen as a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships
• Solid written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate regularly and effectively about needs, roadblocks, and project plans
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values

Employment Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment reference screen and background check
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must agree with K-LOVE Christ-Centered Life Covenant and Statement of Faith

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance and company paid Dental
• Company paid life insurance and short term/long term disability insurance
• Company 401k with a generous company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave and holiday time off
• Amazing company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry and events