Description:
**General Description**
The Next Generation Video Producer is responsible for bringing our next generation series’, messages, and events to life through creative videos. This person should be confident in managing a large volume of content at one time and committed to “pushing creativity” to keep our messaging fresh and relevant to the audience.
**Essential Job Functions**
* Acts as the primary content creator (production and editing) for weekly Kids, JHM, HSM, and CYA videos, collaborating with respective ministries ahead of shoots to execute well.
* Manages their Creative Content Calendar so all shoots and deadlines are scheduled, and staff and talent involved have pertinent information to execute well.
* Assists the Video Director on projects for ongoing development in their skillset.
* Champions ongoing creativity by searching for relevant sources of inspiration.
* Champions repeatable systems and processes for production of videos within their scope of responsibility.
* Has a growing knowledge base and proficiency with editing tools within Adobe CC (specifically Premiere Pro and Photoshop), as well as video production (working with cameras, lighting kits, microphones, etc)
* Pursues and welcomes opportunities to grow their understanding and skill set in all areas of video production.
* Periodically travels to get footage of events, such as but not limited to, camps and mission trips.
The above summary of duties represents the major tasks and duties. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Therefore, this person may perform other related tasks under the direction of the Creative Video Director.
Requirements:
**Education and Experience**
Minimum of 3\-5 years experience working in video production with knowledge and understanding of advanced camera systems, lighting techniques/equipment, professional audio, and video editing.
**Physical Requirements:**
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
**Core Competency Requirements**
* **Creative Communicator**: Demonstrates a passion to communicate God’s truth through new, innovative, artistic approaches
Possesses creativity, imagination and a drive for excellence
Develops and uses artistic skills
Enjoys discovering new, innovative ways to communicate God’s truth
Approaches situations with variety and creativity
2\. **Subject Matter Expert**: Masters a discipline, body of knowledge or skill and applies his/her expertise to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and expertise in his/her area of specialization
Acquires, analyzes, interprets and applies research in his/her area of specialization
Serves as a resource and/or advisor for co\-workers in his/her area of specialized knowledge
Continues to develop and refine skills, knowledge and proficiency in his/her area to enhance individual, team and organizational effectiveness
3\. **Innovator**: Fosters and initiates new ideas, methods and solutions
Demonstrates receptivity to new ideas and adaptability to new situations
Seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline and reinvent work processes
Thinks expansively by combining ideas in unique ways or making connections between disparate ideas
Creates a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation
Adapts best practices and processes
4\. **Owner/Operator:** Takes full responsibility for the successful growth and execution of the experience in his/her area of ministry
Ensures a consistent standard of excellence in the experience of his/her area of ministry
Demonstrates entrepreneurial independence, a spirit of collaboration, humility and a willingness to apply input from others
Encourages volunteer teams and empowers ministry leaders to own the experience
Troubleshoots and repairs anything that would distract from our standard of excellence
5\. **Self Starter:** A self\-starter demonstrates a high level of initiative, proactively identifies opportunities/issues and acts to capitalize or resolve them.
Volunteers for tasks
Identifies what needs to be done and takes appropriate action without being asked or required to do so
Persists in the face of difficulties
Seizes opportunities to take action
Initiates individual or group projects and takes responsibility for their success
6\. **Standard\-Bearer**: A standard\-bearer champions the Crossroads’ DNA, message, values and ministry approach, drives for excellence, lives a life of actively rediscovering God and inspires others to do the same.
Pursues a vibrant, authentic and inspiring relationship with Christ
Champions the Crossroads’ DNA, message, values and ministry approach
Guards our DNA by identifying and correcting drift
Tells stories that exemplify our DNA
Embodies a tireless passion for advancing God’s kingdom
Owns a personal vision of and passion for spiritual awakening
Models and inspires others toward a lifestyle of actively rediscovering God
Drives for mission accomplishment and continuous improvement
Leads ministry teams toward alignment to centralized strategies, processes and procedures
Maintains ministry environments and materials to our standard of excellence
Demonstrates full support of Crossroads leadership
7\. **Adaptability**: An individual who possesses adaptability responds effectively to change and considers new approaches.
Takes steps to understand the reasons for change in environment or tasks
Supports new ideas, systems and procedures
Switches strategies or tactics if the current ones are not working
Is open to new ideas, perspectives, structures, strategies or positions
Is willing to reconsider even the most strongly held ideas
Maintains work efficiency and responds positively to a changing environment
Benefits offered to Full time Positions:
* Employer\-Paid Benefits:
+ Life Insurance
+ Short Term Disability Insurance
+ Long Term Disability Insurance
+ Vision Insurance
+ Medical Insurance: Employer contributes toward premiums (employee portion applies)
* Optional Employee\-Paid Benefits
+ Hospital Indemnity
+ Accident Insurance
+ Critical Illness
+ Pet Insurance
Cell Phone Stipend $75/month