Insight for Living Ministries
Multimedia Specialist
Insight for Living Ministries, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034
Overview
Since 1979, Insight for Living (IFL) has been committed to excellence in teaching the study and application of God's Word. Pastor Chuck Swindoll and his wife, Cynthia, began the ministry by broadcasting Pastor Chuck's Bible-teaching program, Insight for Living, on 18 stations. Today, the program airs on more than 2,000 stations, can be streamed through various online channels, and can be heard in 70 countries and eight languages.
We also produce quality Bible-study resources, have a dynamic online presence, provide pastoral counseling, and actively walk alongside listeners through life's challenges. As a ministry, we're committed to
Vision 195 , our strategic mission to pursue Jesus' Great Commission by extending God's grace and making disciples in all 195 countries and their 6,875 heart languages.
In addition to our international headquarters in Frisco, Texas, we currently have ministry offices in 10 countries, where our pastors translate resources, train church leaders to use Pastor Chuck's Searching the Scriptures Bible-study methods, serve their communities, and pursue
Vision 195
in their languages. When you join the IFL family, you'll become a part of a talented group of men and women uniquely gifted and called to help people around the world live with the lifechanging power of God's Word.
Position Summary
The role of the multimedia specialist is to help create, evaluate, moderate, and deliver visual and audio content in support of IFL and ministry outreaches. The multimedia specialist will help fulfill all forms of pre-production, production, and post-production to support the ministry and various outreaches of the ministry. The multimedia specialist has a responsibility to bear the fruit of the Spirit and to accurately express the ministry's beliefs and values in all interactions with constituents, staff members, and vendors.
Core Job Functions
Video Production (50%)
Concepts video messaging and assists in the steps to produce excellent visual and audio content for various ministry departments/outreachesCreates video content that includes necessary processes for pre-production (scripting, storyboarding, etc.), production (set design, lighting, camera operation, etc.), and post-production (color correction, audio cleaning, sequence editing, etc.)Researches and implements necessary hardware equipment and software to advance long-term video production goalsWorks with team members to capture video/audio material in studio and field shootsWorks under the direction and priorities established by director of multimedia and the senior vice president (SVP) of Living Bridge MediaDigital Media Moderation and Video Marketing (15%)
Assists in distributing, managing, and moderating video content on video distribution platforms (Vimeo, YouTube, social media)Helps audit and critique video content on social media, ensuring channels are distributing videos in an excellent mannerEnsures excellent and appealing captions are used, graphics in each video are appropriate per platform, video titles generate interest, and appropriate calls-to-action are includedOffers ideas on optimizing processes for video production and video distribution
Equipment, Hardware, and Software (15%)
Helps ensure the Living Bridge Media space is clean, functional, and organizedHelps keep equipment functional, ready for use, organized, and relevantOffers ideas for new A/V products to purchase to enhance production qualityKeeps hardware inventory updated and recommends removing/selling obsolete equipmentProvides ideas for integrating excellent video technologies to enhance production and post-production
Audio Editing (5%)
Assists SVP and audio personnel with broadcast editing as neededCleans podcast audio as needed
Professional Development (5%)
Commits to the challenges of growth and development according to the Professional Development PlanPursues the designated knowledge and/or experience with a positive attitudeCompletes assigned tasks with excellence and in a timely manner
Team Member Contribution (10%)
Models IFL's core values through daily conductExerts initiative and drive to improve departmental and organizational operationsOwns problems, creates solutions, and maintains personal accountability for results
Position Specifications
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a media production or marketing specialty OR an accomplished portfolio with 2 or more years of production and post-production experiencePrior experience in production (set design, lighting, camera operation, etc.) and post-productionSkilled proficiency with video shooting (studio and field)Ability to creatively envision internal client needs and develop a working strategy that incorporates the internal client's desires for visual/auditory products while balancing the needs of other departmentsStrong attention to detail with ability to multitaskHumble, professional, flexible, teachable, positive attitude, and able to work well with a teamBilingual in English and Spanish, preferredMotion graphic creation/proficiency in Adobe After Effects, preferredCurrent knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, preferredWorking knowledge of Asana and Canto, preferredExcellent organizational skills
Perks and Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualifying employees (and their dependents) who work 30 or more standard hours per week, with strongly competitive biweekly premiums and out-of-pocket costsShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance paid 100 percent by IFLRetirement plan features with matching and pre-tax and Roth deferral optionsIFL Stewardship Investment Plan grants an additional 3 percent of annual salary amount after the completion of three (3) years of employment. This amount is split-1.5 percent is given as additional taxable compensation and the other 1.5 percent given as a non-matching employer contribution to one's IFL retirement account.Generous vacation, sick, and paid time off accrualsPaid holidays as well as a birthday holidayFlexible work arrangements for those positions that qualify, which allow employees to balance life and ministry responsibilitiesDiscounts on IFL products
Since 1979, Insight for Living (IFL) has been committed to excellence in teaching the study and application of God's Word. Pastor Chuck Swindoll and his wife, Cynthia, began the ministry by broadcasting Pastor Chuck's Bible-teaching program, Insight for Living, on 18 stations. Today, the program airs on more than 2,000 stations, can be streamed through various online channels, and can be heard in 70 countries and eight languages.
We also produce quality Bible-study resources, have a dynamic online presence, provide pastoral counseling, and actively walk alongside listeners through life's challenges. As a ministry, we're committed to
Vision 195 , our strategic mission to pursue Jesus' Great Commission by extending God's grace and making disciples in all 195 countries and their 6,875 heart languages.
In addition to our international headquarters in Frisco, Texas, we currently have ministry offices in 10 countries, where our pastors translate resources, train church leaders to use Pastor Chuck's Searching the Scriptures Bible-study methods, serve their communities, and pursue
Vision 195
in their languages. When you join the IFL family, you'll become a part of a talented group of men and women uniquely gifted and called to help people around the world live with the lifechanging power of God's Word.
Position Summary
The role of the multimedia specialist is to help create, evaluate, moderate, and deliver visual and audio content in support of IFL and ministry outreaches. The multimedia specialist will help fulfill all forms of pre-production, production, and post-production to support the ministry and various outreaches of the ministry. The multimedia specialist has a responsibility to bear the fruit of the Spirit and to accurately express the ministry's beliefs and values in all interactions with constituents, staff members, and vendors.
Core Job Functions
Video Production (50%)
Concepts video messaging and assists in the steps to produce excellent visual and audio content for various ministry departments/outreachesCreates video content that includes necessary processes for pre-production (scripting, storyboarding, etc.), production (set design, lighting, camera operation, etc.), and post-production (color correction, audio cleaning, sequence editing, etc.)Researches and implements necessary hardware equipment and software to advance long-term video production goalsWorks with team members to capture video/audio material in studio and field shootsWorks under the direction and priorities established by director of multimedia and the senior vice president (SVP) of Living Bridge MediaDigital Media Moderation and Video Marketing (15%)
Assists in distributing, managing, and moderating video content on video distribution platforms (Vimeo, YouTube, social media)Helps audit and critique video content on social media, ensuring channels are distributing videos in an excellent mannerEnsures excellent and appealing captions are used, graphics in each video are appropriate per platform, video titles generate interest, and appropriate calls-to-action are includedOffers ideas on optimizing processes for video production and video distribution
Equipment, Hardware, and Software (15%)
Helps ensure the Living Bridge Media space is clean, functional, and organizedHelps keep equipment functional, ready for use, organized, and relevantOffers ideas for new A/V products to purchase to enhance production qualityKeeps hardware inventory updated and recommends removing/selling obsolete equipmentProvides ideas for integrating excellent video technologies to enhance production and post-production
Audio Editing (5%)
Assists SVP and audio personnel with broadcast editing as neededCleans podcast audio as needed
Professional Development (5%)
Commits to the challenges of growth and development according to the Professional Development PlanPursues the designated knowledge and/or experience with a positive attitudeCompletes assigned tasks with excellence and in a timely manner
Team Member Contribution (10%)
Models IFL's core values through daily conductExerts initiative and drive to improve departmental and organizational operationsOwns problems, creates solutions, and maintains personal accountability for results
Position Specifications
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a media production or marketing specialty OR an accomplished portfolio with 2 or more years of production and post-production experiencePrior experience in production (set design, lighting, camera operation, etc.) and post-productionSkilled proficiency with video shooting (studio and field)Ability to creatively envision internal client needs and develop a working strategy that incorporates the internal client's desires for visual/auditory products while balancing the needs of other departmentsStrong attention to detail with ability to multitaskHumble, professional, flexible, teachable, positive attitude, and able to work well with a teamBilingual in English and Spanish, preferredMotion graphic creation/proficiency in Adobe After Effects, preferredCurrent knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, preferredWorking knowledge of Asana and Canto, preferredExcellent organizational skills
Perks and Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualifying employees (and their dependents) who work 30 or more standard hours per week, with strongly competitive biweekly premiums and out-of-pocket costsShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance paid 100 percent by IFLRetirement plan features with matching and pre-tax and Roth deferral optionsIFL Stewardship Investment Plan grants an additional 3 percent of annual salary amount after the completion of three (3) years of employment. This amount is split-1.5 percent is given as additional taxable compensation and the other 1.5 percent given as a non-matching employer contribution to one's IFL retirement account.Generous vacation, sick, and paid time off accrualsPaid holidays as well as a birthday holidayFlexible work arrangements for those positions that qualify, which allow employees to balance life and ministry responsibilitiesDiscounts on IFL products