Director of Creative Production (Faith-Based Media)

Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of media projects from initial creative brief to final delivery and distribution.
• Manage departmental budgets and negotiate contracts with external vendors and freelance production talent.
• Standardize production workflows to ensure efficiency across video, graphic design, and social media teams.
• Review and approve all creative assets to ensure alignment with organizational values and brand standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic ministry objectives into compelling visual narratives.
• Mentor creative staff and provide technical guidance on cinematography, lighting, and post-production techniques.
• Evaluate emerging media technologies and distribution trends to maintain organizational relevance in the digital landscape.

Qualifications

• A bachelor degree in film production, media studies, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of experience in professional video production or creative agency leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software suites for video editing and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary creative teams and complex production schedules.
• Deep familiarity with faith-based organizational structures and theological messaging requirements.

Nice to have

• A masters degree in media management or fine arts.
• Proven track record of directing high-budget documentaries or narrative features within the faith sector.
• Extensive network of professional contacts in the film and television industry.
• Experience with live broadcast production and large-scale event visual management.

Work environment

• Work is primarily conducted in a mix of office settings and on-location production sets.
• Collaboration occurs through regular in-person and digital meetings with creative and executive teams.
• Hours often extend beyond the standard work week during active production cycles or major religious holidays.
• Tools include cloud-based project management platforms and high-end digital cinema equipment.
• Moderate travel is frequently required for location scouting and on-site production oversight.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes comprehensive health benefits and retirement contributions consistent with non-profit standards.
• Performance-based bonuses are common in larger media-focused religious organizations.
• Career progression typically leads to roles such as Creative Director, Chief Communications Officer, or Executive Producer.
• Professional development is supported through attendance at major media conferences and theological seminars.
• The role offers significant influence over the global visual representation of a faith-based brand or movement.