Video Editor (eKidz)

At Elevation Church, we want to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we're a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We're grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you're aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the eKidz Creative Director and creative team to develop creative treatments and pitch video concepts.
• Work alongside animators, AI artists, designers, and videographers to assemble full episodes of children's programming.
• Set up project files, synced media, and timeline structures to streamline editing workflows.
• Maintain an organized server and media structure, ensuring all eKidz assets are easy to find, share, and archive.
• Design and animate motion graphics, including titles, lower thirds, transitions, and other visual elements.
• Partner with videographers and producers to support location, prop, and wardrobe needs for shoots.
• Help build and light sets for eKidz productions.
• Operate DSLR or cinema-style cameras to capture supplemental or primary video content.
• Support the Creative Director and Video Producer in executing live streams and live events.

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• 5+ years of professional video editing experience, or significant experience where editing is a major part of your role.
• Experience operating DSLR or cinema-style cameras.
• Proven ability to edit in a quick-turnaround, fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on experience creating or editing motion graphics (After Effects or similar).
• Highly organized and communicates clearly with teammates.
• Strong attention to detail in both creative and technical aspects.
• Excellent time management and the ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a ministry setting
• Experience creating or editing children's programming.
• Experience working within a collaborative creative team.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools for ideation, asset creation, or post-production.
• Experience animating 3D elements in After Effects, Blender, or Cinema 4D.

DAY-TO-DAY

• We're a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we're in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we're supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There's a lot to accomplish each week, so we're pretty fast-paced. We're also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we're good at playing hard, too. We're a creative staff, so there's no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can't help but grow on our staff. You'll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee's medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)