Mariners Church is hiring: Videographer in Irvine
Mariners Church, Irvine, CA, United States
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.
The Videographer is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing compelling video content that supports storytelling, teaching, and digital ministry initiatives, reporting to the Senior Editor on the Communications Team.
Responsibilities
Raise the creative bar by producing visually compelling video that reflects the excellence and heart of Mariners Church.
Capture high-quality footage across storytelling pieces, interviews, teaching content, worship sets, and event coverage.
Collaborate with producers and creative teams to develop visual approaches that support the story or message being communicated.
Translate scripts, outlines, or concepts into engaging video content.
Support filming and production within Mariners studio spaces for online sermons, worship sets, podcasts, and other digital content.
Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment in controlled studio environments.
Help maintain studio readiness, including lighting setups, camera configurations, and general production workflow.
Work alongside producers and technical teams to ensure smooth and excellent studio recordings.
Edit video content from rough cut through final delivery.
Add motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and final formatting for multiple platforms.
Prepare videos for digital platforms, including social media, online services, and internal communications.
Ensure storytelling clarity, pacing, and visual quality across all edits.
Maintain production and post-production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories.
Manage media organization, including ingesting footage, organizing project files, and archiving final content.
Assist in maintaining a clean and organized media library.
Work closely with producers, designers, and creative team members throughout the production process.
Provide quality control for video projects and assist teammates when needed.
Share knowledge and best practices with other creatives, contractors, and volunteers.
Capture photography when needed for events, ministries, and weekend services.
Assist with animation or motion graphics for sermon visuals when appropriate.
Be available to support occasional weekend filming needs across Mariners campuses.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Ability to independently produce high-quality creative content from capture to final edit.
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and pacing.
Experience filming in both field environments and studio settings.
Comfortable in a Sony video workflow (Sony A7, FX9, PTZ camera ecosystem).
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Davinci Resolve.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Comfortable working in collaborative environments with producers and cross‑functional teams.
Strong problem‑solving ability and calm execution in fast‑paced production environments.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Curious, creative, and continually learning new techniques and workflows.
Ability to align work with the voice and brand of Mariners Church.
Emotional intelligence and spiritual discernment in working with ministry teams and stories.
Benefits
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
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The Videographer is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing compelling video content that supports storytelling, teaching, and digital ministry initiatives, reporting to the Senior Editor on the Communications Team.
Responsibilities
Raise the creative bar by producing visually compelling video that reflects the excellence and heart of Mariners Church.
Capture high-quality footage across storytelling pieces, interviews, teaching content, worship sets, and event coverage.
Collaborate with producers and creative teams to develop visual approaches that support the story or message being communicated.
Translate scripts, outlines, or concepts into engaging video content.
Support filming and production within Mariners studio spaces for online sermons, worship sets, podcasts, and other digital content.
Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment in controlled studio environments.
Help maintain studio readiness, including lighting setups, camera configurations, and general production workflow.
Work alongside producers and technical teams to ensure smooth and excellent studio recordings.
Edit video content from rough cut through final delivery.
Add motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and final formatting for multiple platforms.
Prepare videos for digital platforms, including social media, online services, and internal communications.
Ensure storytelling clarity, pacing, and visual quality across all edits.
Maintain production and post-production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories.
Manage media organization, including ingesting footage, organizing project files, and archiving final content.
Assist in maintaining a clean and organized media library.
Work closely with producers, designers, and creative team members throughout the production process.
Provide quality control for video projects and assist teammates when needed.
Share knowledge and best practices with other creatives, contractors, and volunteers.
Capture photography when needed for events, ministries, and weekend services.
Assist with animation or motion graphics for sermon visuals when appropriate.
Be available to support occasional weekend filming needs across Mariners campuses.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Ability to independently produce high-quality creative content from capture to final edit.
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and pacing.
Experience filming in both field environments and studio settings.
Comfortable in a Sony video workflow (Sony A7, FX9, PTZ camera ecosystem).
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Davinci Resolve.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Comfortable working in collaborative environments with producers and cross‑functional teams.
Strong problem‑solving ability and calm execution in fast‑paced production environments.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Curious, creative, and continually learning new techniques and workflows.
Ability to align work with the voice and brand of Mariners Church.
Emotional intelligence and spiritual discernment in working with ministry teams and stories.
Benefits
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
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