Director of Media Production & Creative Content

Director of Media Production & Creative Content

Salary: 90k

Full Time - Onsite Only

Location: Birmingham, AL

Position Summary

The Director of Media Production & Creative Content leads the organization's media production strategy, creative content development, and storytelling execution across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. This role serves as the chief architect of media production and visual storytelling, overseeing video production, photography, motion graphics, livestream production, creative content creation, and media systems while building and developing high-capacity volunteer and staff teams.

The ideal candidate possesses executive-level leadership skills, strong team development capabilities, exceptional creative instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production. This individual can move seamlessly between strategic planning meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, production environments, and leadership development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Media Leadership

Lead all media production efforts across the organization

Oversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teams

Develop annual media goals aligned with ministry and organizational initiatives

Build systems that allow media teams to operate with excellence and consistency

Create standards for production quality across all locations and departments

Lead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution

Weekend/Experience Support

Support the overall vision through media execution. Responsibilities include:

Sermon series visuals

Service opener videos

Bumper videos

Worship visuals

Testimonies

Story-driven content

Screen content

Broadcast support

Livestream production

Creative moments and special elements

The role exists to make organizational vision visible.

Storytelling & Content Creation

Serve as the lead storyteller. Responsibilities include:

Identifying life change stories

Producing testimonies

Creating documentary-style stories

Writing and producing promotional campaigns

Capturing impact and outcomes

Developing social-first video content

Producing content that drives engagement and connection

The successful candidate understands that stories move people farther than announcements.

Production Management

Serve as Executive Producer for major projects. Oversee:

Video production

Photography

Livestream production

Podcast production

Multi-camera production

Event capture

Motion graphics

Editing workflows

Asset management

Media archives

Manage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflows.

Team Development

Recruit, train, coach, and develop:

Videographers

Editors

Photographers

Camera operators

Graphics operators

Producers

Directors

Storytellers

Social content creators

Build leadership pipelines so that every department area has capable media leaders.

Creative Direction

Partner with creative leadership to:

Develop creative concepts

Design visual storytelling strategies

Brainstorm innovative presentations

Improve production quality

Enhance audience engagement

Maintain excellence in visual communication

Technology & Systems

Oversee:

Media production equipment

Camera systems

Video switching systems

Production software

Digital asset management

Livestream infrastructure

Production workflows

Recommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate must be:

A Leader: Can build teams, create systems, and develop people

A Producer: Can execute large-scale productions with excellence

A Storyteller: Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impact

A Creative: Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideas

A Developer: Can raise up volunteers into leaders

A Builder: Can create scalable systems and workflows

A Problem Solver: Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

510 years leading media production teams

Experience in nonprofit, broadcast, television, film, or agency environments

Advanced proficiency in video production and editing

Experience managing volunteer-driven organizations

Strong understanding of storytelling and creative development

Experience producing live events and livestream broadcasts

Proven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellence

Success Statement

Success in this role is measured by three outcomes:

Organizational vision is consistently translated into compelling visual experiences

Media teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leaders

Every weekend, event, and initiative is supported by world-class storytelling and production that helps people connect with the mission