KidSpring Filmmaker

NewSpring Church • Anderson, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The KidSpring Filmmaker brings preschool video content to life by filming and editing preschool content, uploading KidSpring videos to online platforms, and serving as the production sound mixer on children’s ministry shoots or managing a volunteer or contractor in that capacity. The role also manages teleprompters and films and edits other projects as needed to balance workload across the filmmaking team.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, and based in Anderson, South Carolina. It requires some in-person meetings during the week; fully remote work is not being considered. The standard schedule is Sunday, 8:15 a.m.–1 p.m. plus two remote hours, and Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The schedule may fluctuate based on needs.

Requirements

• Ability to film and edit video content, including sound design and special effects.
• Ability to manage production sound mixing, including microphone setup and operation, or manage a volunteer or contractor performing this work.
• Ability to manage teleprompters and related scripts, setup, and software.
• Ability to upload and schedule video content on digital platforms and manage Playlister.
• Ability to use project management software for reviews and communication.
• Availability for a 40-hour workweek on the stated standard schedule, which may fluctuate based on needs.
• Work location in Anderson, South Carolina, with some in-person meetings; fully remote work is not being considered.
• Adherence to NewSpring Church staff qualities and characteristics as defined in the Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly team meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the Preschool Director.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Preschool Team.
• Contribute to the creative process for preschool videos and other videos as needed.
• Film preschool video content, including large-group and music videos, as well as other videos as needed.
• Edit preschool video content, including sound design and special effects.
• Film and edit other video projects as needed to balance workload between filmmakers.
• Reserve, pack, prepare, set up, and maintain shoot gear in coordination with other filmmakers, including cameras, audio equipment, lights, and teleprompter iPads.
• Participate in all KidSpring video shoots as a sound mixer or camera operator.
• Manage sound mixing on video shoots, including microphone setup and operation.
• Manage teleprompters on video shoots, including loading scripts, packing and setting up prompters, and maintaining prompter software.
• Use project management software for video reviews and contribute to discussions with clear questions, explanations, and status updates.
• Provide honest and helpful feedback during team approvals.
• Ensure final videos are delivered by their deadlines.
• Manage Playlister and help campuses troubleshoot as needed.
• Upload KidSpring videos to digital platforms and schedule them for release.
• Adhere to and embody the qualities and characteristics required of NewSpring Church staff members as defined by the Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Communicate Universal Production Music usage to the Creative Director for reporting.
• Volunteer in KidSpring on Sundays to gather feedback and occasionally travel to other campuses to observe curriculum implementation.
• Uphold KidSpring MPS and Culture Values.
• Pursue mastery by studying children’s programming and developing knowledge of audio, lighting, and editing.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed