Director of Educational Media and Video Producer

Job Title:Director of Educational Media and Video Producer
Reports To: Director of Educational Technology
Location: On-Campus and Remote
Pay: $55,536-$73,994

General Statement of Job Function

The Director of Educational Media and Video Producer directs the creation of educational media for online courses and approved media projects. This position also supervises and provides strategic direction for the media production team within the Educational Technology department.

Essential Functions

  • Organize and direct all aspects of video production, including coordination of recoding times, studio set-up, pre-production assets, and direct on larger projects.
  • Supervision, direction, and training of media specialists to ensure media production is within scope and production timelines.  
  • Manage budget for media production and studio operation.
  • Manage and direct production workflow on all video projects, including video/audio editing, school branding to ensure quality standards are maintained across the entire production process.
  • Work cross functionally to ensure seamless and efficient production processes for faculty, instructional designers, and media specialists.
  • Oversee and produce video and sound projects including concept development, video recording, shots list, editing, and developing production schedules.
  • Perform regular need assessments to determine current and future equipment requirements and make recommendations for budgeting and procuring equipment and tools.
  • Acquire, organize, and manage digital assets for video and course production.

Secondary Functions

  • Perform job duties of media specialist as needed.
  • Maintain and organize studio equipment and digital assets.
  • Collaborate with communications and Information Technology departments as needed to provide additional audio/video team support for chapel events.

Education/Training

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience.
  • Broad experience with video, audio, and graphic software and best practices of media production.
  • Supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency knowledge in all areas of video production, including storyboarding, lighting, sound, editing.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Passion for creating impactful, engaging education content.
  • Exceptional time management and ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Suite, especially Premiere & After Affects.
  • Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
  • Able to work independently and within directed initiatives.
  • Agreement with Denver Seminary statement of faith.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate using a variety of tools: phone, email, videoconferencing, chat etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and exercise creativity and initiative.  Skilled in problem solving, and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Outcomes

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Communications and Marketing Videographer/Producer supports this mission by:

  • A cross-departmental and clear media development strategy is constructed and implemented.
  • Digital resources are organized and accessible to team members and stakeholders.
  • Production space is up-to-date and production processes are clear and efficient.
  • Media production team’s staffing and assignment needs are met.
  • Gives and receives feedback for higher quality video production. 
  • Multiple video projects are produced from ideation through delivery.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions including computer usage, audio and video equipment usage, walking, long periods of standing, climb stairs, balance; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations.

Application Process

Willingness to support Denver Seminary’s vision, sign the National Association of Evangelicals Faith Statement, and abide by the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments is required.

Please complete our online application form.  

Please send your resume or CV to resume@denverseminary.edu.