Senior Producer Job at Mariners Church in Irvine
Mariners Church, Irvine, CA, United States
Company Description
Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can't-heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God's call in launching new congregations.
Job Description
The Senior Video Producer is responsible for leading the end-to-end production process across a wide range of creative mediums, ensuring clarity, quality, and calm execution from concept to delivery. This role partners closely with creative leadership, internal clients, and production teams to manage workflows, schedules, resources, and expectations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This producer brings structure and forward momentum to the creative process, balancing strategy and execution while managing studio capacity and maintaining strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors. The Senior Producer is comfortable navigating the ebbs and flows of production, stepping into editing or hands-on roles when needed, and keeping projects moving forward with excellence. A full-time position, this position primarily works Monday-Friday, but select projects will require work during weekend services on a case-by-case basis. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards act.
Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Project Management
Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can't-heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God's call in launching new congregations.
Job Description
The Senior Video Producer is responsible for leading the end-to-end production process across a wide range of creative mediums, ensuring clarity, quality, and calm execution from concept to delivery. This role partners closely with creative leadership, internal clients, and production teams to manage workflows, schedules, resources, and expectations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This producer brings structure and forward momentum to the creative process, balancing strategy and execution while managing studio capacity and maintaining strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors. The Senior Producer is comfortable navigating the ebbs and flows of production, stepping into editing or hands-on roles when needed, and keeping projects moving forward with excellence. A full-time position, this position primarily works Monday-Friday, but select projects will require work during weekend services on a case-by-case basis. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards act.
Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Project Management
- Own the full production lifecycle: pre-production, production, and post-production
- Manage project intake and act as a gatekeeper to ensure scope, timelines, and resourcing
- are clear
- Maintain and oversee the production calendar across video and photo projects
- Partner with the Creative Director, Production Director, and department leads to plan and execute content effectively
- Uphold high creative, technical, and storytelling standards across all deliverables
- Manage the operations of Mariners onsite studios, including studios A, B and C, all green room spaces within the studio, hospitality and reception, as well as the Pastor Study. This includes, capacity planning, scheduling, planning upkeep for hosting guests and guest audiences, arranging catering needs when a shoot requires, define technical roadmaps, and working with internal teams to ensure studio support needs are met.
- Partner with internal clients to coordinate and manage their studio bookings
- Ensure studios are production-ready and used efficiently
- Lead and support staff videographers, helping them grow in skill and confidence
- Coordinate crew, talent, and schedules across multiple projects
- Foster clear communication between clients, crew, and talent
- Step into editing or hands-on production support during high-volume seasons
- Partner with outside vendors and freelancers as needed
- Manage vendor communication, scheduling, and expectations
- Ensure external partners align with Mariners' creative and production standards
- Prep and coach talent for on-camera success
- Manage teleprompter operation
- Scout, book, and schedule locations
- Coordinate equipment build-out and tear-down
- Handle production logistics such as craft services when needed
- A creative storyteller who loves developing and bringing meaningful stories to life
- A calm problem-solver who takes ownership and finds solutions when plans change
- A people-first leader who works well with creatives, clients, talent, and leadership
- A clear communicator who keeps everyone aligned and informed
- Process-oriented and organized, with strong attention to detail
- Flexible and resilient, able to adapt quickly in a live production environment
- Curious and growth-minded, willing to learn new tools, skills, and workflows
- Weekend Service content for online streaming
- YouTube content
- Sermon series trailers and service messaging
- Talking-head and teaching videos
- Social and short-form content
- Podcast audio and video recordings
- Long-form storytelling and docu-style pieces
- Promotional and informational videos
- 8-10 years of demonstrated experience in field and studio production environments
- Experience managing schedules, crews, talent, resources, and studio space
- Proficiency with project management tools Asana and review platforms Frame.io
- Ability to direct talent and collaborate cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of filming, audio capture, lighting, and editing
- Ability to edit video and audio, incorporating music and B-roll as needed
- Comfortable producing across multiple formats and platforms
- Thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
- Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
- Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
- Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
- Attend Mariners Church.
- Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 403b Retirement Saving Plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid time off to serve
- Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
- Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool
- Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
- Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers