Creative Producer | Hybrid

Overview

A Creative Producer is a senior creative role in the Lifeway Media Production ecosystem. Working with Lifeway ministry area leaders and alongside Lifeway's prominent authors to produce industry-disruptive content. They are responsible for overseeing and managing the entire creative production process, from concept development to final execution. This role requires a combination of creative vision, project oversight expertise, leadership skills, and industry knowledge. They capture inspiring and informative content, frame products with educational efficacy, apply personal creativity, and deliver with business, relational, and technical excellence.

Why Lifeway?

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you're a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you're passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code

This is a hybrid remote/in-office position located within approximately a 2 hour radius of the Brentwood, TN area.

Relocation assistance available. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Live out Lifeway's mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Collaborate with publishing leaders, including Directors, managers, designers, and artists, to develop and refine creative concepts for our Lifeway products. Provide creative direction and guidance throughout the production process to ensure the project aligns with the vision and objectives.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans. Oversee the entire production process, from pre-production to post-production, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders, including production crews, talent, and vendors. Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may arise during production.
• Manage project budgets and expenditures, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently. Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, and oversee financial aspects of production contracts.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing their expectations and ensuring their feedback is incorporated into the creative process. Present creative concepts and project updates to Lifeway leadership and Authors.
• Influence and motivate creative and production teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring that each member contributes effectively to the project's success.
• Frequent Travel required, often overnight

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree - Fine arts, broadcasting/film/television/Communication Theory, or related field

Minimum Required Experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive experience in creative video production, with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering industry quality media. (10+ Years)
• Strong experience of the creative processes, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, directing, and post-production. (7+ Years)
• Excellent project management experience, including the ability to create and manage project timelines and budgets. (5+ Years)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and stakeholder interactions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Creative vision and the ability to provide innovative solutions to creative challenges.
• Problem-solving skills to address issues that may arise during production.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Time management and organization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Negotiation skills for contract and vendor management.

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