Senior Video Producer, Faith Media

University of Northwestern - St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northwestern – St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota seeks a Senior Video Producer to lead Faith Media’s live and recorded video production.

This in-person role directs production operations, equipment, and workflows to deliver high-quality content across digital platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in video production, a bachelor’s in a related field, and a track record of leading teams, ensuring brand consistency, technical excellence, and effective storytelling for faith-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of professional video production experience.
• Minimum of three years managing video production systems and equipment.
• Proven experience leading production teams or projects.
• Experience training, mentoring, or developing staff.
• Experience in faith-based or nonprofit media environments.
• Supervisory experience in professional setting.
• Experience using analytics to inform content strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate live and recorded video productions.
• Oversee video production systems, equipment, and studio infrastructure.
• Establish and uphold production standards for quality and branding.
• Develop scalable production workflows and documentation.
• Supervise video production staff and provide coaching.
• Lead post-production activities including editing workflows and asset management.
• Collaborate with teams to publish content across digital platforms.
• Develop reliable remote production workflows for hosts and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent teamwork

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership & supervision

Video production

Post-production

Workflow development

Creative judgment

Flexibility

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Video/Media/Broadcast/Communications or related field

Tools

Camera systems

Lighting equipment

Streaming/ Switching tech

Job description

Title: Senior Video Producer, Faith Media
VP Area: VP - Media
Department: Faith Media Network
Position Compensation: $78,000 - $90,000 / year
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota - Faith Media

Who We Are

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Please Note: To avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest, applications by candidates who have a relative employed within the same area of the organization may be subject to an eligibility review as part of the application process.

Position Summary

The Senior Video Producer serves as Faith Media’s hands-on lead video production professional, advancing the mission through high-quality live and recorded video content. This in-person role oversees production operations, technical systems, creative standards, and production workflows to ensure excellence, consistency, and effectiveness across digital media platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Production Leadership: Lead and participate in the planning, setup, execution, and continuous improvement of live and recorded video productions, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and aligned with organizational objectives and quality standards.
• Systems Management: Oversee, operate, and support video production systems, equipment, and studio infrastructure, including cameras, lighting, video switching and routing, recording, graphics/playback, streaming, remote contribution, and related hardware and software. Maintain reliable operations, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain system documentation, evaluate production technology and equipment needs, and recommend improvements, upgrades, and future system development and recommend improvements that support current and future production needs.
• Production Standards & Quality: Establish and uphold production standards that promote visual excellence, brand consistency, technical quality, and effective storytelling across all video content.
• Workflow Optimization: Develop, implement, document, and refine scalable production workflows, system configurations, technical procedures, and processes that improve efficiency, consistency, collaboration, and content delivery.
• Team Leadership: Supervise assigned video production employees by providing training, coaching, work direction, performance feedback, and ongoing development to support high-quality production outcomes.
• Post-Production Oversight: Lead and perform post-production activities as needed, including editing workflows, asset management, quality control, and content repurposing strategies to maximize the value and reach of production resources.
• Digital Content Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support content publishing, platform optimization, audience engagement initiatives, and the effective use of video across digital channels.
• Remote Productions: Develop and support reliable workflows for remote hosts and guests, ensuring remote video sources are integrated into live and recorded productions at the highest practical quality.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Media Production, Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in video production, broadcast production, digital media production, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience producing and managing professional video production systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams, projects, or contributors.

Nice to Have:

• Experience training, mentoring, or developing employees, students, volunteers, contractors, or similar contributors.
• Experience in podcast, radio, broadcast, faith-based, nonprofit, or mission-driven media environments.
• Supervisory experience in a professional setting
• Experience utilizing analytics, audience insights, or platform performance data to inform content strategies.

Key Skills

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively with internal teams, technical partners, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software; ability to learn, operate, support, and troubleshoot technical issues with professional media production technologies.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership & Supervision: Ability to provide direction, coaching, accountability, performance feedback, and professional development for video production employees, student employees, contractors, and other production contributors.
• Video Production Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of professional video production principles, multi-camera workflows, lighting, audio-for-video, live and recorded production environments, livestreaming, and post-production best practices. Ability to integrate, route, synchronize, and monitor audio for video production and ensure consistent audio quality.
• Post-Production Expertise: Proficiency with professional nonlinear editing workflows, including hands‑on editing, color correction, audio finishing, media management, and export/delivery standards.
• Production Systems & Troubleshooting: Ability to operate, maintain, diagnose, and resolve issues involving production hardware, software, and workflow systems.
• Workflow Development: Ability to create, document, implement, and improve procedures that enhance production quality, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Creative Judgment: Ability to apply strong visual storytelling, production quality, branding, and content presentation standards.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work‑related purposes.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.