POSITION TITLE: Creative Director

REPORTS TO: Executive Pastor

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: March 17, 2023

 

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION

 

The role of the Creative Director (CD) is to communicate the vision and values of our church through compelling and creative graphic and video content while working closely with other media/creative team members and under the supervision of the Executive Pastor to effectively produce digital, web, print, and social media promotional materials using multiple platforms. The candidate will work with other staff to support worship services, including stage set-ups, lights, computers, audio, social media, and live streaming.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Modeling Biblical Priorities

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Red Bank Baptist Church. The CD should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. The CD models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The CD strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions.

 

These objectives are accomplished by:

Committing to a daily quiet time with God.
Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Red Bank employees, as defined by the Staff Handbook.

 

2. Creative Design

Responsible for designing sermon series graphics, event promotions, and other digital or print materials.
Direct and/or capture the story of what God is doing through our church with photography, videography, graphic design, and other visual tools.
Work to create and promote strategic outreach initiatives through graphic and digital formats.
Maintain church websites, apps, and social media outlets and update them with creative elements as needed.
Support the worship ministry to help with audio, visual, and lighting as needed.
Help develop, recruit, and train a team of volunteers to serve in photography, videography, special design, AVL, and other areas of production.
Continuing education and growth in the area of the applicable software.

 

Essential Abilities

Create dynamic visual content for sermon series, upcoming events, special initiatives, and other projects.
Experience in creating and designing marketing materials on multiple platforms.
Possess a strong ability to work with team members who specialize in a variety of disciplines (i.e., graphic design, video, social media, app development, etc.).
Possess a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, and Premier).
Possess a working knowledge of DSLR cameras; understands best practices related to photography, videography, lighting, and audio.
Possess the ability to create content from scratch, demonstrating a strong eye for typography, color, layout, and overall design.
Demonstrate a strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and digital platforms.

 

How To Apply

Seeking a full-time or part-time position, depending on the candidate. Must be local, keep regular office hours, and attend on Wednesdays and Sundays.

 

Benefits and compensation commensurate with experience and status as full-time or part-time.

 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and, if available, an online portfolio link by email to Executive Pastor Chris Lowe at [email protected]

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Calling

Aspires to serve the Lord and His Church.
Gifted by God as a communicator, creator, and servant.

 

Character

Growing love for God: marked by love for the Word, prayer, and obedience.
Growing love for the body: marked by unity, service, and submission to the authority of the church.
Growing love for the lost: marked by prayer for, relationships with, and evangelism of unbelievers.
Joyful, humble, and teachable.

 

Competence

Creative visionary
Highly relational with an ability to “pull” good stories out of people that translate into video – be an effective storyteller
Ability to communicate informational/promotional messages in a creative and compelling way
Ability to remain humble and flexible in the creative process; willingness to sacrifice artistic ambition in consideration of content, time restraints, and maintaining clarity for all audiences
Ability to work in a complex, multifunctional environment with multiple projects running simultaneously
Ability to “switch gears” on short notice and embrace flexibility when priorities shift
Ability to translate spiritual concepts into visual representations
Skilled in use of applicable software
Video editing, graphic design, and animation proficiency

 

Chemistry

Connects with a broad range of people from different ages and backgrounds.
Relational, with healthy EQ and strong interpersonal skills.
Versatile, flexible, and able to adapt to changes.

 

Convictions

Subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
Must be an active church member in good standing; may be a current member of one of our campuses or other like-minded church in our community, but must be willing to attend on Wednesdays and Sundays.

 

Please send resume and portfolio links to Chris Lowe, Executive Pastor: [email protected]

 

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