Director of Media Prod & Creative Content 5WR6RRY5

icreatives; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

icreatives in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director of Media Production & Creative Content to lead the organization's media strategy, oversee video, photography, livestream, and content creation, and build high-capacity teams across ministries and events.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on production, requiring executive leadership, strong storytelling instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years leading media production teams
• Experience in nonprofit, broadcast, or agency environments
• Advanced proficiency in video production and editing
• Strong storytelling and creative development
• Experience producing live events and livestream broadcasts

Responsibilities

• Lead media production across the organization, aligning with ministry goals.
• Oversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teams.
• Develop annual media goals and align with initiatives.
• Build scalable systems for consistent media operations across locations.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, and execution of department plans.
• Support organizational vision through media execution.

Job description

Director of Media Production & Creative Content

Full Time - Onsite Only

Location: Birmingham, AL

The Director of Media Production & Creative Content leads the organization's media production strategy, creative content development, and storytelling execution across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. This role serves as the chief architect of media production and visual storytelling, overseeing video production, photography, motion graphics, livestream production, creative content creation, and media systems while building and developing high-capacity volunteer and staff teams.

The ideal candidate possesses executive-level leadership skills, strong team development capabilities, exceptional creative instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production. This individual can move seamlessly between strategic planning meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, production environments, and leadership development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all media production efforts across the organization
• Oversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teams
• Develop annual media goals aligned with ministry and organizational initiatives
• Build systems that allow media teams to operate with excellence and consistency
• Create standards for production quality across all locations and departments
• Lead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution

Support the overall vision through media execution. Responsibilities include:

• Broadcast support
• Livestream production
• Creative moments and special elements
• The role exists to make organizational vision visible.

Storytelling & Content Creation

Serve as the lead storyteller. Responsibilities include:

• Identifying life change stories
• Producing testimonies
• Writing and producing promotional campaigns
• Capturing impact and outcomes
• Producing content that drives engagement and connection
• The successful candidate understands that stories move people farther than announcements.

Production Management

Serve as Executive Producer for major projects. Oversee:

• Video production
• Photography
• Livestream production
• Podcast production
• Event capture
• Motion graphics
• Asset management
• Media archives
• Manage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflows.

Team Development

Recruit, train, coach, and develop:

• Videographers
• Editors
• Photographers
• Graphics operators
• Producers
• Directors
• Storytellers
• Social content creators
• Build leadership pipelines so that every department area has capable media leaders.

Creative Direction

Partner with creative leadership to:

• Develop creative concepts
• Design visual storytelling strategies
• Brainstorm innovative presentations
• Enhance audience engagement
• Maintain excellence in visual communication

Oversee:

• Media production equipment, camera systems, video switching systems, production software, digital asset management, livestream infrastructure, production workflows
• Recommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.

The ideal candidate must be:

• A Leader: Can build teams, create systems, and develop people
• A Producer: Can execute large-scale productions with excellence
• A Storyteller: Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impact
• A Creative: Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideas
• A Developer: Can raise up volunteers into leaders
• A Builder: Can create scalable systems and workflows
• A Problem Solver: Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

• 5-10 years leading media production teams
• Experience in nonprofit, broadcast, television, film, or agency environments
• Advanced proficiency in video production and editing
• Strong understanding of storytelling and creative development
• Experience producing live events and livestream broadcasts
• Proven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellence

Success Statement

• Success in this role is measured by three outcomes:
• Organizational vision is consistently translated into compelling visual experiences
• Media teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leaders
• Every weekend, event, and initiative is supported by world-class storytelling and production that helps people connect with the mission.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Birmingham, AL

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.