Videographer + Content Creator

OVERVIEW The Videographer + Content Creator is an experienced visual storyteller who captures and communicates the heart of what God is doing at Hope Church through high-quality video content designed for use across multiple platforms, including social media and digital channels. This role plays a key part in stewarding the HOPE brand and advancing our mission by translating ministry moments into compelling stories that inspire, inform, and invite people into deeper connection with Jesus.The ideal candidate brings strong video production expertise, along with the versatility to contribute to photography, light graphic design, and social media content preparation. This individual combines technical excellence with pastoral sensitivity, thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and is motivated by the opportunity to tell meaningful stories within a local church context.RESPONSIBILITIESContent Production + StorytellingPlan, produce, and deliver long- and short-form storytelling videos that highlight transformation, faith, and community life at HOPEProduce video content with intentional versatility, ensuring assets can be adapted for multiple platforms and uses, including social media, services, and digital communicationsCreate high-quality, music-driven worship videos tied to specific themes, seasons, or testimoniesDevelop seasonal and campaign-based video content (e.g., Christmas services, sermon series, capital campaigns)Produce bumper videos that support sermon series branding and message setupEnsure all visual content aligns with HOPE's mission, vision, and brand standardsPhotography + Visual CaptureServe as a secondary event photographer as needed, capturing high-quality photos during services, events, and special moments to support communications needs and provide coverage when the primary photographer is unavailableOrganize and archive media assets, including photos, videos, and design files, for future communications useRetrieve and edit sermon footage for content creation and distributionWorkflow + Project ManagementOwn and maintain a documented, repeatable video production workflow that includes project intake, pre-production, editing, review, and final deliveryUse team systems (such as Asana) to track projects, manage timelines, and meet established deadlinesCommunicate proactively with teammates and ministry partners to ensure clarity, alignment, and follow-through throughout the production processMaintain high quality standards while navigating quick-turnaround requests when neededTechnical Proficiency + Equipment UseOperate cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and related production gear with confidence and careDemonstrate proficiency across Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and LightroomCreate and edit animated content using After EffectsApply professional color grading techniques to video projectsUse Canva or Adobe design tools for basic graphic design needsEXPECTATIONS + QUALIFICATIONSAn active, growing faith in Jesus Christ with a heart for the local church, a commitment to HOPE's mission, vision, and values, and alignment with the EPC's Essentials of FaithExceptional interpersonal and interviewing skills, with a high level of comfort approaching people to request photo or video participation; able to build quick rapport, ask thoughtful follow-up questions, and guide conversations in a way that helps people feel at ease and share their stories fully and authenticallyStrong visual storytelling skills with a creative eye and pastoral awarenessDemonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently within professional video and design software, managing projects from raw footage through final delivery with minimal oversightProven experience creating short-form video content (e.g., Reels, YouTube Shorts)Proven experience producing long-form video content (e.g., testimonies, ministry stories)Comfort with both creative ideation and technical executionStrong project management skills and self-starting initiativeExcellent understanding of social media cultureAbility to respond well to changing priorities and occasional quick-turnaround requests while maintaining quality and professionalismPrior experience in ministry or church communications is beneficialPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position includes physical requirements such as:Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipmentComfort standing, walking, and moving around for extended periodsAbility to climb ladders and operate equipment at heightManual dexterity for operating cameras and media equipmentWillingness to work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settingsSCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS40 hours total per week, including the following core times:Sunday - 7:30 am - 12:30 pmMonday-Thursday - 9 am - 5 pmEvenings as needed for eventsSaturdays are occasionally required based on the event scheduleChristmas Eve and Easter Sunday are required "all-in" workdays for HOPE staff