Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller - Craft Impactful Stories

Centralaz; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Christian Church is seeking a creative Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller to develop and deliver story-driven visual content for weekend experiences, sermons, campaigns, events, and social media. You will handle pre-production through post-production, guiding projects from concept to final delivery, collaborating with the Creative Team and ministry partners to craft compelling concepts.

The ideal candidate blends strong storytelling with technical filmmaking skills, including cinematography,

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating excellence in filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, lighting, camera operation, and audio capture.
• Strong video editing skills with an understanding of narrative structure, pacing, music, and emotional storytelling.
• Proficiency with professional editing and post-production tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other visual design tools.
• Familiarity of Adobe After Effects or similar motion graphics tools a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, story-driven video content that supports the mission and vision of Central Christian Church.
• Own video projects from concept through final delivery, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Collaborate with the Creative Team Manager, Creative Director, ministry partners, and other creatives to develop concepts, treatments, and visual approaches for projects.
• Help develop creative concepts for sermon series, seasonal campaigns, the weekend experience, ministry stories, social media, YouTube, and other church initiatives.
• Plan and execute video productions including scripting, storyboarding, shot planning, locations, scheduling, talent, equipment, and other production needs.
• Direct and capture video using professional camera, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
• Help direct staff, volunteers, ministry participants, and other talent during productions to capture authentic and compelling performances and stories.
• Edit video projects from initial assembly through final delivery with strong attention to storytelling, pacing, music, sound design, and emotional impact.
• Creatively color grade and finish video content while maintaining consistent visual quality and brand standards.
• Capture photography for campaigns, ministry stories, events, weekend experiences, and other Creative Team needs when appropriate.
• Create or adapt basic supporting graphics and visual assets when needed.
• Prepare and optimize content for different platforms and formats, including weekend environments, YouTube, social media, websites, and digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with designers, filmmakers, marketing team members, production staff, contractors, and other creatives throughout the creative process.
• Bring creative ideas and visual storytelling recommendations to planning, brainstorming, and strategy conversations.
• Continuously research filmmaking, storytelling, social content, visual trends, technology, and emerging creative tools to help raise the quality of Central's visual content.
• Maintain organized project files, footage, photography, and completed assets within Central's digital asset management systems.
• Help maintain and organize video, photography, lighting, and production equipment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Central Christian Church is seeking a creative Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller to develop and deliver story-driven visual content for weekend experiences, sermons, campaigns, events, and social media. You will handle pre-production through post-production, guiding projects from concept to final delivery, collaborating with the Creative Team and ministry partners to craft compelling concepts.

The ideal candidate blends strong storytelling with technical filmmaking skills, including cinematography,