Visual Content Producer - Photography

Visual Content Producer – Photography
Marketing Department
Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Visual Content Producer – Photography is responsible for planning, capturing, editing, and delivering high-quality photography that supports Lakewood Church’s global marketing, branding, and storytelling efforts. This role leads photography production for campaigns, events, digital platforms, ministry initiatives, and other creative needs while ensuring all imagery aligns with Lakewood’s brand standards and visual direction.
This position combines hands‑on photography expertise with production planning, creative direction, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Visual Content Producer works closely with the Senior Digital Producer, Director of Branding, Marketing team, and other ministry partners to deliver compelling visual content that supports Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen Ministries, Lakewood Music, Youth, and other ministry areas.
This position reports directly to the Senior Digital Producer.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Production Planning & Creative Direction

Lead photography projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with campaign goals
Collaborate with the Senior Digital Producer, Director of Branding, Marketing team, and ministry partners to develop visual concepts, shot direction, and creative strategies
Plan pre‑production needs, including creative briefs, mood boards, shot lists, scheduling, location scouting, and resource coordination
Establish production timelines and coordinate necessary resources to support successful project execution
Photography Execution & On‑Set Direction

Capture high‑quality photography for campaigns, events, editorial needs, digital platforms, ministry initiatives, and live experiences
Direct subjects, environments, lighting, and composition to create strong visual storytelling
Operate professional camera systems and apply advanced knowledge of exposure, lighting, color, lensing, and composition
Make real‑time creative and technical decisions during shoots to ensure final images meet expectations
Maintain organized, professional, and efficient shoot environments
Edit, retouch, color correct, and process images using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and related tools
Prepare and export final assets for print, web, social media, LED walls, and other digital platforms
Organize, archive, and maintain photography assets according to established workflows
Ensure final deliverables meet brand standards, technical requirements, and project timelines
Project & Workflow Management

Manage multiple photography projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, freelancers, photographers, and support staff to ensure smooth production execution
Maintain photography equipment, production resources, and asset management processes
Follow established workflows, best practices, and department standards for all photography production
Perform other related duties as assigned
MINISTERIAL DUTIES

As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of a 60+ year legacy of faith. You are a key part of our mission to take the hope found in Jesus to the world. As part of your responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and mission to our congregants, maintaining a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community.
This will include:

Regular attendance at Church services and classes
Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church
Serving the community through local outreaches when needed by the Church
QUALIFICATIONS

Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, mission, values, and core beliefs
Demonstrated Christ‑like character with professional appearance and conduct
Extensive experience in professional photography, including commercial, marketing, editorial, campaign, and event photography
Strong ability to plan and execute photography productions from start to finish
Advanced knowledge of lighting, composition, visual storytelling, exposure, color, and lensing
Proficiency with professional camera systems, including Canon, Sony, Hasselblad, or similar systems
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom and Photoshop
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to direct shoots and manage on‑set operations in a professional and efficient manner
Experience working within brand guidelines for large organizations or high‑visibility brands
Ability to guide photographers, freelancers, support staff, and other creative contributors as needed
Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams, departments, and ministry partners
Knowledge of asset management, file organization, and photography workflow systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, Sundays, and live events as required
Physical ability to stand, move, lift, carry, and transport photography equipment for extended periods
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of professional photography production experience, including marketing, campaign, and event photography
Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Visual Communications, Media Studies, or related field preferred
Equivalent professional experience accepted in lieu of a degree

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