Manager, Media Production

BJU Press•Greenville, SC

10h

About The Position

As a manager in Digital Learning Media at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will lead the Media Production department to facilitate the creation of video content for educational materials. The manager oversees the Scripting & Producing, Video Design, Set Art, and Composer teams while ensuring effective production processes, project scheduling, resource allocation, quality standards, and timely delivery of educational media products.

Requirements

Strong leadership abilities to guide and support a highly motivated team
Exceptional multitasking skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to work with other managers in alignment with departmental goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team coordination and instructor support
Self-motivated with a creative mindset, ensuring innovative solutions and timely project completion
Outstanding time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines efficiently
Excellent knowledge of cinematic/dramatic terms and principles
Adaptability and willingness to learn new computer skills and software as needed
Basic understanding of BJU Press’s educational philosophy and its application in media production
Must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines.
Expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life.
Must be an active member of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.
Must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

Establish and evolve production systems, workflows, and operational standards across the Scripting & Producing, Video Design, Set Art, and Composer functions
Ensure production processes, standards, and expectations are clearly documented, communicated, and consistently followed across all creative teams
Lead and develop supervisors and team leads to ensure organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and alignment with department objectives
Establish segment production priorities and capacity strategies to support publishing commitments, product timelines, and organizational objectives
Own the strategy, structure, and continuous improvement of the department's project management infrastructure, reporting systems, and workflow automation tools
Evaluate production performance and operational risks, driving proactive resolution of issues impacting schedules, resources, quality, or delivery commitments
Direct department capacity planning and resource strategy to optimize productivity, staffing utilization, and project delivery
Ensure production outputs consistently meet established educational, technical, creative, and brand standards through quality governance and leadership alignment
Define and maintain department-wide quality standards, workflow expectations, and operational frameworks that drive consistency across segment productions
Analyze production metrics and generate reporting to evaluate department performance, identify trends, and support operational decision-making
Facilitate segment assignment, briefing, milestone review, and project wrap-up processes to ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders
Serve as an escalation point for production challenges, providing conflict resolution, direction, and decision-making support when teams or supervisors encounter obstacles
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, quality, and operational effectiveness across production functions
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, remove barriers, and support the successful delivery of educational media products
Facilitate leadership and planning forums that support strategic alignment, operational decision-making, and department coordination for segment creation
Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and professional development initiatives
Contribute to strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and long-term operational planning in support of department and corporate objectives