KidSpring Preschool Creative Director-Writer

NewSpring Church, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC is seeking a full-time Preschool Creative Team Lead for KidSpring. You will shepherd a team of illustrators, animators, and a filmmaker, guide the creative process, and ensure timely delivery of all preschool content, scripts, and video shoots.

Responsibilities include leading meetings with the Creative Director, managing Wrike tasks, writing weekly Large Group scripts, directing shoots, budgeting, and coordinating with Elementary teams to align animation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience leading a creative team for children's content is a plus.
• Proven ability to write and direct scripts and manage video shoots.

Responsibilities

• Attend bi-weekly and team meetings with Creative Director.
• Lead Preschool Team (Illustrator, Animator-Illustrator, Filmmaker) and shepherd through the creative process.
• Write Preschool Large Group scripts (1 per week) and seek feedback from the team.
• Produce and direct preschool video shoots (casting, scheduling, costuming, set design).
• Maintain shoot budgets and track expenses.
• Coordinate with Elementary Creative Director on animation needs.
• Write Preschool and Spring Zone small group lessons and handouts.
• Ensure final approvals and proper folder organization by deadlines.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Script writing

Video production

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Wrike

Adobe Illustrator

Video production gear

Job description

Role Description:

This role leads the preschool creative team for KidSpring by shepherding team members, leading them through the series creative process, managing the team’s tasks and deadlines, and giving approval to final products. This role also creates all preschool small group content, write all preschool video scripts, and produce and direct preschool video shoots.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend bi-weekly and team meetings with Creative Director
• Lead and shepherd the Preschool Team (Illustrator, Animator-Illustrator, Filmmaker)
• Lead weekly team meetings and bi-weekly meetings with the Preschool Team
• Lead Preschool Team through the creative process
• Manage Wrike for Preschool Team, including setting and monitoring deadlines and facilitating feedback
• Write Preschool Large Group scripts (1 script per week of a series) and seek feedback from team
• Lead Preschool Large Group read-thrus
• Produce and direct preschool video shoots (casting, scheduling, costuming, set design, follow up, etc.)
• Maintain shoot budgets and allocate necessary expenses
• Manage voiceovers for Preschool videos
• Coordinate animation needs with Elementary Creative Director
• Coordinate on Small Group and Spring Zone planning with Elementary Creative Director, and Elementary Writer
• Write Preschool and Spring Zone small group lessons and all handouts including activity and coloring sheets
• Create Preschool and Spring Zone Prep List and Shopping List while maintaining budget
• Contribute Preschool information to Series Notes document
• Ensure proper formatting for all Preschool and Spring Zone documents and PDF for distribution
• Facilitate final approvals from Creative Director and ensure that all final videos and documents are in the correct folders by deadlines
• Create a playlist of series-specific environmental music for our preschool and nursery environments and contribute to the hallway playlist.
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of NewSpring Church staff members, as defined by the Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cast vision for and lead the team in executing assigned projects (non-series resources, podcast, curriculum updates, etc.)
• Pursue mastery by studying kids programming and growing in writing knowledge and skills
• Volunteer in KidSpring on Sundays to gather feedback and occasionally travel to other campuses for a broader view of curriculum implementation
• Uphold the KidSpring Missions, Pillars and Standards (MPS) and Culture Values

Role Requirements:

• This role is full time 40 hours per week.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• This role is located in Anderson, SC and requires some in-person meetings during the week. Fully remote work is not being considered at this time.
• This role adheres to a standard schedule, knowing it may fluctuate at times & based on certain needs. Standard schedule is:
  • Sunday: 8:15am - 1pm + 2 hours remote
  • Monday: 9am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 5pm