Videographer

“The Videographer will steward the storytelling of the organization, with strong creative sensibilities.”  

As a videographer, you will work on a diverse body of work and will need to be as equally skilled and excited about the :30 talking-head spot as the student promo piece. Success in this role requires creative stamina and the ability to stay inspired and productive through tight deadlines and tricky briefs. You will need to give and receive constructive feedback and work collaboratively with each ministry in our House.
 

Who we are looking for…

A Creative Beast – The ideal candidate will be someone thoroughly established in telling stories that can thrive in a digital-forward future. They will have an endless supply of creative ideas for elements, creative content and be able to develop and modify concepts to better fit the medium of delivery.

A Team Player – The ideal candidate will be someone gifted at collaborating with other filmmakers and creatives. They will have the natural ability to see a wide range of projects through to completion from conception.

A Gifted Maximizer – The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about leveraging storytelling and visual arts for life-changing impact. They will proudly produce compelling, high-quality content being accessed by people all around the Phoenix area.

A Steady Player – The ideal candidate will be someone that can hit deadlines and keep projects on budget. They will not be deathly afraid of project management systems and will have developed the personal processes it takes to push out good work on a consistent basis.

A Best Practices Ninja – The ideal candidate will be someone who has had high level experience and exposure. They will naturally listen to and learn from thought leaders and industry innovators.

This person must be ready to push the boundaries and take Cornerstone into a new level of creativity. Cornerstone values creative people and wants to bring that throughout the ministries – you are allowed and ENCOURAGED to push the boundaries here. We know we don’t have it all together and need your help to get us there. Bring us into the current century in our video and design efforts!

These are samples from a recent sermon series and is where Cornerstone is headed.

Along with your resume, please submit sample work/online portfolio.

What you will do:

• Ownership of multiple projects - leading through ideation to creation to project development.
• Lead, plan, manage, control and direct video shoots.
• Edit and produce video projects related to teaching series, promotional videos, testimony videos and more.
• Assist in managing projects and timeline with the Creative Arts Ministry
• Develop and modify scripts and storyboards for video shoots
• Develop ideas and concepts for teaching series
• Ability to capture clear, professional quality video & audio
• Ability to work with motion graphics video projects
• Schedule, capture and edit stories of Cornerstone and those impacted by the ministry of the Church including special events. Strong ability to tell a story through video.
• Coordinate actors, props, locations, and other resources in conjunction with the assistance of the Project Manager.
• Ability to perform basic off-camera interviews for testimonies

Experience you have had:

• Expert in audio capture and editing (syncing of audio, EQ, compression) in different situations from remote shoots to studio environments
• Proficient in editing software (Final Cut, Premier, etc.)
• Creating workflows, organizing data bases, platforms, and systems
• Proficient in motion graphics using Adobe Suite (After Effects, Keyframes or similar, etc)
• Expert in all aspects of lighting for indoor and outdoor shoots with varying production styles from remote shooting to studio environments
• Ability to work and collaborate with a creative team including graphic designers, video producers, project manager, leadership, and volunteers.

Skills you have:

• Self-reliant with the ability to follow through with minimal directions
• Generates new ideas and is able to work them through implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
   

Opportunity statement:

Cornerstone’s employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. The Church does however, reserve the right to employ persons who have a Christian background and align with the vision, values, and doctrinal statement of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.  Each employee must be a member of Cornerstone supporting the vision and values of the church.