Videographer

Grace Church • Eden Prairie, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Grace Church is seeking a full-time Videographer to join their Communications Department. This role is responsible for creating compelling video content, including planning, filming, editing, and delivering videos for Sundays, special events, and church-wide communications. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of creative storytelling, strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for serving the church. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Communications and collaborates with the Director of Creative Arts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in marketing, communications, video production or filmmaking.
• 2+ years of experience in video editing or digital storytelling.
• Proficiency with professional cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, sound, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate ministry goals into clear and engaging video concepts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has demonstrated skills in relating to and collaborating with people, especially volunteers, church staff, the congregation and others, within a team environment.
• Has demonstrated a spiritual capacity and heart-willingness to view this ministry as being a ministry unto the Lord, by serving the body of Grace Church.
• Compatibility with the Grace Church Mission, Vision, Values, and Priorities and a lifestyle appropriate to a person in Christian ministry.

Nice To Haves

• Other certificates or specialty training related to video production (animation, graphic design, etc.).
• A portfolio or video reel demonstrating relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a church, ministry, nonprofit, or live-production environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ministry and communications team on the development and production of creative video projects that support the mission and vision of church priorities.
• Film and edit testimonies, promotional videos, event recaps, ministry stories and social media videos.
• Capture high-quality video and audio in studio, worship, event and on location settings.
• Coordinate pre-production process for video projects to ensure production is executed efficiently and professionally, including coordination of all interviews / on-site video shoots and set design. (use of lighting, sets, furniture and font packages).
• Direct and build creative elements for all “special” video projects, including new series branding/bumpers and social media-specific elements.
• Display strong time management skills with attention to deadlines.
• Display strong graphic design and animation skills, with an understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Must be highly proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as any additional software tools deemed necessary in the future.
• Organize and maintain video files, project archives, footage, music licenses and digital assets.
• Maintain cameras, lighting, audio equipment and related video production tools.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while actively communicating with team members.
• Provide video support for Sundays, special events, holidays, and weekend services as needed.
• Safely transport, set up, tear down, and properly store equipment, including valuable production equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level