Description

Are you ready to use your talents, skills, and abilities to become an influential force in shaping Western culture through media? Do you seek to curate a space for artists to grow, develop, and express their work to draw in believers and non-believers alike? Then consider joining Church of the City New York as our Creative Director.

Role Summary

As the Creative Director, you will oversee the creative process to capture Church of the City's sermon series, outward-facing communications, videos, and storytelling. This role works hand-in-hand alongside a talented Production Director, Communications Director, and Worship Pastor. This role also focuses on building a vibrant and flourishing artist community to create an inviting and evangelistic space for non-believers.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Produce, Film, and Edit where God is moving in our midst in creative ways that enhance and equip our congregation to become and make missional disciples.
Build a team of volunteers through training, mentoring, and vision casting
Oversee the capturing of testimonies and stories other than at Gatherings
Develop a framework to seek and find compelling stories
Hold the creative process for the sermon series from genesis to execution working in conjunction with Production Director and Worship Director
Integrate our resident artists community into the sermon series and holiday creative process
Oversee and build out a pipeline to create the design for various services, events and branding
Oversee and manage an approved budget for production services and projects
General HR, finance, and administrative functions to carry out responsibilities and lead teams

Requirements

A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribe to and fully agree with the Church of the City New York Statement of Faith.

Required Competencies/Skills

Ability to cast vision and manage teams and projects to execution
Proven project management and multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently, proactively, collaboratively
Experience with analytics tools for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Google Analytics, etc.) preferred.
Experience operating live audio and video recording equipment
In depth knowledge of of brand development and ability to oversee and maintain a cohesive visual identity
Familiar with: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro or another applicable professional editing software.
Must have general computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite and iMac.

This role requires a flexible schedule, and the ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment. You should be prepared to adapt and direct as needed.

Experience/Education:

A satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience in related fields and/or educational disciplines, sufficient to qualify for the requirements of the position, including:
- 6+ years of relevant experience in a related field (Creative, Art, Media, Film, Design)
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field
- Brilliant interpersonal skills and communication skills

Benefits

The salary is $95,000 - $110,000 per year, and includes the following benefits:

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Training & Development
Pre-tax transit and parking benefit

COTC is an At-Will and equal-opportunity employer. All of our employment decisions (e.g., recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, compensating, and terminating) will be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. COTC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please get in touch with hr@church.nyc.

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