Visual Media Producer

Hawaii Baptist Academy is seeking an experienced, creative, and self-motivated visual storyteller to serve as our full-time Visual Media Producer. This position plays a key role in capturing and communicating the life, mission, and impact of HBA through compelling photography and video content.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about storytelling through visual media. They are skilled in production setup, filming, photography, editing, lighting, audio, and post-production, while also bringing creative ideas and energy to the table. This person should be able to execute a creative vision with excellence while also contributing fresh concepts and innovative approaches to content creation.
This role produces a wide variety of content including:
Social media reels and short-form content
Event highlight videos
Testimonial and interview videos
Promotional and admissions marketing content
Training and instructional videos
Community and culture storytelling pieces
President and leadership messaging
Presentation recording support as needed
The Visual Media Producer will regularly interact with students, faculty/staff, families, alumni, donors, community partners, and school leadership, including the President’s Office. Professionalism, warmth, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
IDEAL CANDIDATE We are looking for someone who:
Loves storytelling and creating meaningful, engaging visual content
Is highly creative, collaborative, and self-motivated
Has strong photography, videography, editing, lighting, and audio production skills
Understands social media trends and short-form storytelling
Is organized and detail-oriented with strong project management and time management skills
Thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple projects and quick-turnaround timelines
Is able to execute creative direction while also contributing thoughtful ideas and creative solutions
Receives feedback professionally and adapts well to changing priorities and production needs
Builds positive rapport with students, faculty/staff, families, alumni, and community members
Works confidently with children and students and is able to encourage participation on camera
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS Capture and produce high-quality photography and video content across HBA campuses, events, programs, and community initiatives
Create and edit engaging multimedia content including social media reels, promotional videos, testimonial stories, training videos, and event highlights
Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to identify, develop, and visually communicate meaningful stories that support HBA’s mission, culture, admissions, marketing, and public relations efforts
Manage all aspects of media production including camera setup, lighting, audio, filming logistics, and editing
Manage and coordinate the event coverage calendar, filming schedules, and interview coordination for photography and video needs across campuses
Professionally interact with students, families, faculty/staff, alumni, donors, leadership, and community partners while helping subjects feel comfortable and engaged on camera
OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS Maintain and organize media equipment, digital asset libraries, and project archives
Assist in managing HBA’s YouTube channel and social media platforms
Provide photography and video support for yearbook and other internal departments as needed
Stay current with evolving industry trends, storytelling techniques, and digital media platforms
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: Strong photography, videography, and editing skills
Experience with cinematic storytelling and short-form social media content
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent editing software
Understanding of lighting, audio, composition, and production workflow
Strong organizational and communication skills
Works independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment Ability to creatively adapt content for different audiences and platforms
EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of experience in videography, photography, media production, or digital storytelling preferred
Ability to create engaging social media and marketing content
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of people and age groups
Relevant education or equivalent professional experience in media production, communications, or a related field preferred
Educational, nonprofit, ministry, or community-based experience is a plu

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