Creative Director

Acts 29; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Ministries in Broadway, NC is seeking a Creative Director to lead the church’s digital and physical creative identity with vision and clarity.

You will spearhead a volunteer creative team, design and produce content for weekend services, online environments and special events, and align branding across all channels to engage both churched and unchurched audiences while communicating the Gospel with excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated video-editing skills.
• Familiar with design programs and Adobe/Final Cut video editing software, or other equivalent editing software.
• Graphic design preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in brand building and innovation for social media.
• Ability to develop short and long range strategies to reach creative goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a creative team of volunteers to implement the church's vision.
• Design and execute the creative and production elements for message series, online service environments, weekend services and events.
• Produce weekend services for online environments to serve Crossroads partners.
• Coordinate the look and feel of the environments including signage, lobby, auditorium and stage.
• Provide direction for Crossroads' digital presence, marketing and public relations.
• Lead the ongoing development of the website and app and create engaging social media content.

Skills

Video editing

Graphic design

Adobe/Final Cut

Brand building

Social media strategy

Leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Job description

NON-DENOMINATIONAL | WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 2,000

Meet Crossroads Ministries

Crossroads Ministries is a place where people can meet Jesus, believers can engage in a life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts, and use them for Him. Crossroads Ministries will provide a place where people of all ages may grow socially, physically, and spiritually through various ministries and activities.

About the Creative Director

The Creative Director will provide leadership and strategic direction for both the digital and physical creative needs of our church. This role will be pivotal in shaping the church’s creative identity and vision, ensuring that all content, whether online or in-person, effectively communicates the gospel and engages our community. The Creative Director will spearhead the creative process, develop imaginative concepts, and bring them to fruition in a way that connects with those who do not yet know Jesus, while empowering those who do, to be sent out into the world to share the Good News.

The Creative Director’s responsibilities include:

• Leadership: help to craft and cultivate strong leadership and direction for all creative needs across the church.
• Champion the culture and brand of Crossroads Ministries, overseeing the look and feel of the church, both online and in-person to ensure that the church’s brand remains current and consistent.
• Lead and develop a creative team of volunteers to assist you in carrying out that vision.
• Lead ideation and brainstorming to generate new ideas, concepts and solutions to help solve problems within the community for greater impact
• Regularly evaluate and update creative processes and content and the Crossroads brand to stay relevant with a changing demographic.
• Develop strategic relationships and networking with the creative arts community of Broadway/Sanford/Raleigh, and other church networks.
• Content: Ideate, plan and execute current, compelling and engaging content for the creative needs of the church. Implements the vision for the creative brand with input from lead pastor and leadership team.
• Design and execute the creative and production elements for message series, online service environments, weekend services, and special events including graphics, videos, photography and other needs to support the Crossroads experience.
• Produce weekend services for online environments to serve Crossroads partners, while also engaging target demographics.
• Coordinate the look and feel of the environments of Crossroads including signage, lobby, auditorium, stage, kids spaces etc to champion a cohesive design.
• Manage projects effectively, meeting timelines, quality expectations and overall goals.
• Communications: Provide direction and execution for Crossroad’s digital presence, internal and external communication, marketing and public relations.
• Lead the ongoing development, design and function of the Crossroads website and app.
• Create an engaging community and impactful content through social media platforms.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to connect to an unchurched audience.
• Provide direction, guidance and support to other Crossroads team members and volunteers in producing digital, written, and print communication and content.

What you bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Creative Director:

Education and experience

• Demonstrated video-editing skills
• Familiar with design programs and Adobe/Final Cut video editing software, or other equivalent editing software
• Graphic design preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in brand building and innovation for social media
• Ability to develop short and long range strategies to reach creative goals, while identifying opportunities for future growth

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Personal growing relationship with Christ
• Passionate about communicating the Gospel with excellence

What it’s like to live in Broadway, NC:

Living in Broadway, North Carolina offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming small town, often referred to as “Mayberry incarnate,” exudes a timeless quality with its quaint streets lined with historic homes and friendly faces. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, often gathering for local events, farmers’ markets, and neighborhood potlucks. The pace of life is relaxed, allowing for plenty of time to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

While Broadway may be small, it offers a surprising array of amenities. Residents have access to excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities. The town’s central location provides easy access to larger cities like Raleigh and Fayetteville, offering opportunities for shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. For those seeking a peaceful and welcoming environment, Broadway, North Carolina provides an idyllic setting to call home.