Digital Media Developer

Bethany First Church of the Nazarene-

Digital Media Developer Classification: This position may be structured as either one full-time or several part-time positions depending on the experience and availability of candidates.

About Bethany First Church: We are passionate about becoming more like Jesus and helping people come to know Him. We value being with God, being with one another, being with others, and living generously. We practice spending one-on-one time with God, worshiping together, participating in group life, sharing our faith, serving with abandon, and giving generously.

Primary Responsibilities:

Create quality digital content in a variety of mediums for various platforms, audiences, and purposes. • Conceptualize, outline, shoot, and edit various video, photo, and animated content. • Create content suitable for multiple platforms, adapting messaging and approach to each channel’s unique requirements.

Develop and execute creative stories. • Craft general concept. • Conduct interviews, develop storyline and storyboards, develop script in collaboration with Communications Team. • Select and coordinate locations, props, and talent for shoots as needed. • Film and edit story.

Develop, execute, and maintain online platforms including website, app, social media, and church online. • Develop, create, and post content appropriate for each platform. • Ensure all content is accurate, on-brand, and up-to-date. • Engage with comments and respond to messages on each platform. • Track metrics.

Assist in development and implementation of digital media strategy and online presence, and use available metrics to inform current success and future development.

Is a key contributor to the Creative/Worship team’s collaborative process, offering creative solutions and innovative ideas for content creation.

Qualifications:

Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy personal and/or family life.

Committed to continual learning and professional growth.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or three years experience) in a video production, content creation, business, communications, or visual arts field.

Self-motivated, resourceful; demonstrates ability to see projects through from concept to completion; approaches projects with a big-picture strategic view, along with the pragmatic details of execution.

Strong understanding of visual storytelling techniques, camera operation, lighting, and sound design.

Proficiency in video editing software (ex: Adobe Premiere Pro) and graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite)

Eye for aesthetics; is style- and trend-aware, has a working knowledge of web design principles.

Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, and other applicable social media platforms and their metrics.

Working knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics.

Is in agreement with the Church of the Nazarene Statement of Faith.

Lives a lifestyle in accordance with the Church of the Nazarene

Covenant of Christian Conduct and Covenant of Christian Character.

Embodies and fully participates in BFC’s mission, values, and practices.

Reports to: Creative Director Resource team: Creative Team (Communications, Production)