Senior Associate Media Producer

Christian Science; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Associate Media Producer collaborates with church departments to develop media content and live events that communicate the Church’s message. They guide message, audience, and outcomes, selecting tone, format, and delivery medium, and manage projects through writing, directing, filming, editing, and delivery.

Based in Boston with a hybrid schedule, the role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in media production, plus proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in media production or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in media production.
• Strong understanding of media formats and audience communication.
• Proficiency in lighting, sound, graphics, editing for film, video, radio.
• Knowledge of Christian Science context and client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce audio/video projects and live events across writing, directing, recording, filming, editing, and delivery.
• Meet with departments, analyze options, and manage production within budget.
• Provide guidance to church staff on media production.
• Stay current with media tech and improve organizational efficiency.

Skills

10+ years media production

Audience & message tailoring

Lighting, music, effects, graphics, &

Education

Bachelor’s degree in media production

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Pro Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Mac compatibility

Job description

Department: Broadcast & Multimedia Production Services (B&MPS), Office of the Chief Information Officer

SUMMARY

The Senior Associate Media Producer advises and collaborates with departments within The First Church of Christ, Scientist and The Christian Science Publishing Society to develop media content and live events that communicate the Church’s message. The producer helps content creators define the message, audience, and intended outcomes and select an appropriate tone, format, and delivery medium. The producer manages projects through completion, applying writing, staging, audio/video production, and editing skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and produces audio/video projects and live events, performing or overseeing writing, directing, recording, filming, scoring, graphics, editing, staging, and content delivery. (65%)
• Meets with departments to discuss potential projects. Analyzes and presents options that aim for message effectiveness within a budget. Implements the resulting solution and manages on-going production. (20%)
• Provides ongoing guidance and education to church staff engaged in media production. (10%)
• Stays abreast of current technology and techniques in media production. Implements efficiency across the organization. (5%)

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships

Supervisor: Senior Producer: Content and Strategy Development

Regular Contacts

In the course of delivering individual projects, the Senior Associate Media Producer has direct contact with content creators and department managers throughout the organization. Partners with other groups in the OCIO, as well as the Promotion & Design Services Group. Consults with the Office of General Counsel, International Services Department, and The Christian Science Publishing Society.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in media production or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Required Qualifications
• At least 10 years of experience in media production.
• Understanding of the strengths and limitations of different media and their effectiveness in communicating with particular cultures, demographics, and audiences.
• Strong knowledge of how lighting, music, effects, graphics, camera angles, and transitions contribute to effective communication in film, video, and radio.
• Current knowledge of modes and styles of visual and audio communication.
• Strong interpersonal and conversational skills.
• Strong understanding of Christian Science and its application to developing projects with clients.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of and ability to use social media platforms.
• Demonstrated writing and research skills, including strong grammar, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Required Technology Qualifications
• Proficiency in video editing using DaVinci Resolve or equivalent software.
• Broad skills across audio and video preproduction and postproduction, lighting, shooting, and distribution.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on a Mac.
• Preferred Technology Qualifications
• Experience editing audio using Pro Tools.
• Graphic design and photo editing experience.
• Experience with additional production and design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Experience using social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Experience with webinar and/or distance learning tools.
• The Senior Associate Media Producer has the sensitivity to elicit optimum performance from non-professional performers that allows mutual trust reflected in an atmosphere of calm, encouragement, and respect to flourish during each production. Flexibility to drive a project independently and with a team is necessary. This position is sensitive to the dynamic needs of the organization and its mission.
• This position regularly works in an office environment in Boston and may follow a hybrid schedule according to current workplace policies.
• This position will require occasional domestic and international travel.

Engagement with Christian Science

Membership in The Mother Church and Primary class instruction are required.

Pay range:

$91,229.46 - $118,597.65annually

The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.

The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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