First Calvary Baptist Church seeks a Creative Director of Media & Production to lead and coordinate the church’s media ministries. This hybrid role supports worship and programming through technical production, digital communications, and volunteer development, helping advance the church’s mission through consistent, high-quality media.
Role Overview
The Creative Director of Media & Production oversees end-to-end media and production operations for worship services, Bible studies, special events, and other church activities. The position includes audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, worship presentation, and digital outreach, with a focus on both technical excellence and engaging content for members and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate media and production operations for worship services, Bible studies, special events, and other church activities, including audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and worship presentation.
- Ensure excellence in technical execution, including sound quality, camera operation, video presentation, and online broadcasts.
- Recruit, train, schedule, lead, and develop volunteers serving in audio, video, livestreaming, social media, photography, and other media ministries.
- Develop innovative and compelling content that engages church members and individuals beyond the congregation.
- Oversee digital content creation, including promotional videos, sermon clips, graphics, photography, and social media materials, using volunteers and external professionals as needed.
- Develop and implement a media and digital communications strategy aligned with the church’s mission, vision, and growth goals.
- Collaborate with ministry leaders and church staff to provide media, technical production, and digital communications support for programs and activities.
- Oversee the church’s digital presence, including livestreaming platforms, social media, and website content, to strengthen outreach, engagement, and accessibility.
- Manage, maintain, inventory, and recommend equipment purchases for audio, video, livestreaming, and media production.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and establish production procedures for consistent, reliable media operations.
- Develop policies, procedures, and training opportunities that improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the media ministry.
- Manage assigned media budgets and support responsible stewardship of church resources.
- Attend designated staff meetings, worship services, and church events as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Production, Audio Engineering, Digital Media, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more areas such as audio engineering, video production, livestreaming, media technology, digital communications, or related disciplines.
Skills and Qualifications
- Working knowledge of audio, video, or livestream production equipment, with the ability and willingness to learn additional technical systems.
- Experience with ProPresenter or similar worship presentation software preferred.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar creative and production software preferred.
- Experience with social media management, videography, photography, graphic design, or digital content development preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to audio, video, lighting, and livestreaming systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including training and coordinating volunteers.
- Ability to collaborate with church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Commitment to the mission and values of First Calvary Baptist Church, with a passion for using media and technology to advance Christian ministry.
Tools and Technologies
- ProPresenter
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
Compensation
Salary: USD 60,000 - 70,000 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Environment and Schedule
The role is primarily based in office and church production environments, with opportunities for remote work (hybrid) on days without required worship services, meetings, or church events. Sunday availability and occasional evening and weekend work are required.
Physical Requirements
- Regular sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, typing, telephone communication, speaking, hearing, and visual monitoring of production equipment.
- Occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Application Instructions
All interested candidates should submit their portfolio, resume, and cover letter to PastorLavarIn@FirstCalvary.org.
- Submit Resume, Cover Letter, & Portfolio to PASTORLAVARIN@FIRSTCALVARY.ORG
Location
Durham, NC 27707 (Hybrid remote)
