Filmmaker (Elevation Worship Records)

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website ( www.elevationchurch.org ) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Pitch creative concepts built around each artist’s needs and the mission and vision of Elevation Worship Records
- Develop treatments with teammates that turn strong ideas into compelling visual stories
- Lead projects from concept to final delivery, including music videos, live performance videos, lyric videos, and visualizers
- Direct single-camera and multi-camera shoots
- Build sets with creative lighting that serve the style of each project
- Lead the crew on set to bring each artist’s vision to life
- Edit and polish projects through post-production, including multi-camera edits

MUST-HAVES

- Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
- Fluency in the full filmmaking process: pre-production, production, and post-production
- Self-starter who loves ideating and pitching
- Ability to lead a set and crew toward an artist’s or project’s vision
- Confidence editing multi-camera projects
- Proactive problem-solver
- Close attention to detail
- Excellent time management and the ability to deliver on tight timelines
- Love working in collaborative environments and have the desire to be learning constantly
- Film portfolio available online

NICE-TO-HAVES

- Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
- Experience editing in DaVinci Resolve
- Experience with music videos or live performance content
- Familiarity with Elevation Church and Elevation Worship
- Experience with Slack and Asana
- Experience with After Effects

DAY-TO-DAY

- We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment . Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
- There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
- Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun !
- You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you , both in structured and unstructured ways.
- We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
- Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS:

- Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
- 403b with 4% match
- Dental & Vision benefits
- Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
- Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
- Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)