WordOnFire.org is hiring: Social Media Production Specialist in Rochester

Social Media Production SpecialistReports to ProducerPlease provide samples of your social media content creation work.Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is seeking a Social Media Production Specialist to work under the direction of Word on Fire's production leadership to capture and create photo and video content for distribution across Word on Fire social media channels. This position also assists in keeping Word on Fire on the cutting edge of social media tools and trends by collaborating with the social media distribution team and making content recommendations to the Social Media Marketing Director, Producer, and Executive Producer. Location: Rochester, MNEmployment Type: Full-timeResponsibilitiesTravel regularly to record and highlight Word on Fire's activities for social media useOperate equipment, cameras, lights, microphones, and recording softwareCreate unique social media content using iPhone applications, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Final Cut Pro that align with Word on Fire's branding ethos and style guidelinesCreate vertical content for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels from larger content and/or archive footageCapture behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos and videos during studio productions, on-location productions, and diocesan events to be delivered to the social media team for distribution across Word on Fire social media channelsAssist with audio and video recording in the Word on Fire studioEdit videos on a basic level as assigned by the ProducerReview production-generated content for quality control, providing notes via Frame.io as assigned by producerAct as a liaison between the Production and Social Media teamsSelect and create short video clips from larger content for promotional purposes and social media postsContribute to social media copywriting as neededIdentify areas for improvement and offers suggestions to maintain and advance Word on Fire's social media presence, studio spaces, and productionsRequirements2 years' experience as a professional social media content creator using video as the main content sourceAbility to travel frequently, work weekends and odd hoursPassion for building positive relationships between brands and their audiences through visual storytellingCamera, audio, and video capture equipment operationA discerning sensibility, able to anticipate audience perceptions and gracefully curate social media content aligned with the Word on Fire mission and ethosExperience using Non-Linear Editors (NLE) such as DaVinci Resolve or similar video editing softwareVideo editing for social media (please provide samples of your work)Great organizational skills with a close attention to detailCommitment to the mission of Word on FireDesired QualificationsPassion for social media platforms and their cutting edge developmentsStill photography experience (please provide samples of your work)Highly adaptable, even tempered, and nimble in new environmentsEducation or training in visual storytelling (filmmaking, video/photojournalism)Proficiency with cameras and audio recording equipmentDaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or Final Cut Pro ProficientInterest in filmmaking and photography with a refined and ever growing aesthetic sensibility to facilitate collaborative creative ideationExperience writing marketing and/or social media copyMissionWord on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into-or back to-the Catholic faith.Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.Employee BenefitsWord on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:Competitive compensationWork-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the yearSeveral 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disabilityOther insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnityA retirement plan with a 3% target employer contributionGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysPaid parental leaves at 100% of base salaryAccess to Word on Fire's incredible wealth of content and resources and more!