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Director of Media Production & Creative Content
Full Time - Onsite Only

Location: Birmingham, AL

The Director of Media Production & Creative Content leads the organization's media production strategy, creative content development, and storytelling execution across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. This role serves as the chief architect of media production and visual storytelling, overseeing video production, photography, motion graphics, livestream production, creative content creation, and media systems while building and developing high-capacity volunteer and staff teams.

The ideal candidate possesses executive-level leadership skills, strong team development capabilities, exceptional creative instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production. This individual can move seamlessly between strategic planning meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, production environments, and leadership development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead all media production efforts across the organization

Oversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teams

Develop annual media goals aligned with ministry and organizational initiatives

Build systems that allow media teams to operate with excellence and consistency

Create standards for production quality across all locations and departments

Lead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution

Support the overall vision through media execution. Responsibilities include:

Broadcast support

Livestream production

Creative moments and special elements

The role exists to make organizational vision visible.

Storytelling & Content Creation
Serve as the lead storyteller. Responsibilities include:

Identifying life change stories

Producing testimonies

Writing and producing promotional campaigns

Capturing impact and outcomes

Producing content that drives engagement and connection

The successful candidate understands that stories move people farther than announcements.

Production Management
Serve as Executive Producer for major projects. Oversee:

Video production

Photography

Livestream production

Podcast production

Event capture

Motion graphics

Asset management

Media archives

Manage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflows.

Team Development
Recruit, train, coach, and develop:

Videographers

Editors

Photographers

Graphics operators

Producers

Directors

Storytellers

Social content creators

Build leadership pipelines so that every department area has capable media leaders.

Creative Direction
Partner with creative leadership to:

Develop creative concepts

Design visual storytelling strategies

Brainstorm innovative presentations

Enhance audience engagement

Maintain excellence in visual communication

Oversee:

Media production equipment, camera systems, video switching systems, production software, digital asset management, livestream infrastructure, production workflows

Recommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.

The ideal candidate must be:

A Leader: Can build teams, create systems, and develop people

A Producer: Can execute large-scale productions with excellence

A Storyteller: Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impact

A Creative: Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideas

A Developer: Can raise up volunteers into leaders

A Builder: Can create scalable systems and workflows

A Problem Solver: Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

5-10 years leading media production teams

Experience in nonprofit, broadcast, television, film, or agency environments

Advanced proficiency in video production and editing

Strong understanding of storytelling and creative development

Experience producing live events and livestream broadcasts

Proven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellence

Success Statement

Success in this role is measured by three outcomes:

Organizational vision is consistently translated into compelling visual experiences

Media teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leaders

Every weekend, event, and initiative is supported by world-class storytelling and production that helps people connect with the mission.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Birmingham, AL

We receive a high volume of applications, so we're unable to respond individually. If your qualifications align, well, reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.

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