Generate fresh ideas for short-form documentary content and life-change stories * Shape interviews ... Physical Demands This role involves extended periods of sitting and standing while operating camera ...
Generate fresh ideas for short-form documentary content and life-change stories * Shape interviews ... Physical Demands This role involves extended periods of sitting and standing while operating camera ...
Generate fresh ideas for short-form documentary content and life-change stories * Shape interviews ... Physical Demands This role involves extended periods of sitting and standing while operating camera ...
Generate fresh ideas for short-form documentary content and life-change stories * Shape interviews ... Physical Demands This role involves extended periods of sitting and standing while operating camera ...
Experience producing, scripting, shooting and editing documentary, commercial, promotional, news, or broadcast video content. * Experience operating HD/4K cinema and broadcast camera systems ...
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Experience producing, scripting, shooting and editing documentary, commercial, promotional, news, or broadcast video content. * Experience operating HD/4K cinema and broadcast camera systems ...
New
As an instructor, you'll work with students on projects involving short films, documentaries, music ... Setting up and operating camera equipment, lighting rigs, and other filmmaking gear * Sitting and ...
As an instructor, you'll work with students on projects involving short films, documentaries, music ... Setting up and operating camera equipment, lighting rigs, and other filmmaking gear * Sitting and ...
IPTV Producer/Director - Limited Service
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Directs single camera (documentary style) productions with an understanding of studio and remote ... Operating professional studio and field broadcast and prosumer equipment including field video ...
IPTV Producer/Director - Limited Service
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$29/hr
Directs single camera (documentary style) productions with an understanding of studio and remote ... Operating professional studio and field broadcast and prosumer equipment including field video ...
Video Content Producer
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$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
Video Content Producer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1
$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
Video Content Producer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
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Video Content Producer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
Video Content Producer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
Video Content Producer
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$86K - $90K/yr
Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans ... This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and ...
As an instructor, you'll work with students on projects involving short films, documentaries, music ... Setting up and operating camera equipment, lighting rigs, and other filmmaking gear * Sitting and ...
Quick apply
As an instructor, you'll work with students on projects involving short films, documentaries, music ... Setting up and operating camera equipment, lighting rigs, and other filmmaking gear * Sitting and ...
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Document facility operations and construction progress for documentary purposes. * Record hardware ... Proficiency in operating professional video equipment, including HD cameras, lighting systems, and ...
Videographer
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Document facility operations and construction progress for documentary purposes. * Record hardware ... Proficiency in operating professional video equipment, including HD cameras, lighting systems, and ...
Document facility operations and construction progress for documentary purposes. * Record hardware ... Proficiency in operating professional video equipment, including HD cameras, lighting systems, and ...
Document facility operations and construction progress for documentary purposes. * Record hardware ... Proficiency in operating professional video equipment, including HD cameras, lighting systems, and ...
Must have multi-camera studio experience, including switching and directing * Ability to edit on ... documentary style programming. * Knowledge of basic computer operations in the areas of live TV ...
Must have multi-camera studio experience, including switching and directing * Ability to edit on ... documentary style programming. * Knowledge of basic computer operations in the areas of live TV ...
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Miami, FL · On-site
Must have multi-camera studio experience, including switching and directing * Ability to edit on ... documentary style programming. * Knowledge of basic computer operations in the areas of live TV ...
Broadcast Technician
Miami, FL · On-site
Must have multi-camera studio experience, including switching and directing * Ability to edit on ... documentary style programming. * Knowledge of basic computer operations in the areas of live TV ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Sunrise, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Sunrise, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Clifton, NJ · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Clifton, NJ · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Jacksonville, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Jacksonville, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Tallahassee, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Tallahassee, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
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SC · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
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SC · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Doral, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Doral, FL · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Idaho Falls, ID · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
Filmmaking Tutor
Idaho Falls, ID · Remote
$40/hr
Guides students through writing screenplays, storyboarding scenes, operating cameras, setting up ... storytelling, documentary making, and commercial video production. * Curriculum Awareness ...
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A successful Documentary Camera Operator needs proficiency in operating professional video cameras, understanding lighting and sound basics, and a solid grasp of visual storytelling—often gained through technical training or a film degree. Familiarity with equipment like DSLRs, cinema cameras, gimbals, and editing software, as well as knowledge of industry-standard formats, is important, and some roles may require certifications in camera operation or safety. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work discreetly and collaboratively in diverse environments help operators thrive. These combined skills ensure compelling footage capture under varying conditions while supporting the documentary's creative vision.
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Job description
Job Title: Media Producer
Ministry/Department: Film
Reports to: Media Production Manager
Status: Full-time, exempt
Supervisory Role: No
ObjectiveThis role is dedicated to creating and delivering impactful media content that reflects the church's mission, vision and culture. It plays an integral part in supporting ministry initiatives and engaging audiences in ways that help all people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Key ResponsibilitiesVideo Content Creation
- Produce, direct and edit engaging media that aligns with the church's mission
- Collaborate on media concepts with the creative team
- Incorporate innovation and techniques on a regular basis
Technical Execution and Excellence
- Operate and maintain production equipment with excellence
- Ensure content excellence through intentionality and innovation
- Creatively problem solve technical issues during all phases of production
Collaboration and Communication
- Deliver media projects on-time, on-budget and aligned with vision
- Contribute to the creative planning process and accept feedback
- Communicate effectively with creative team and ministry areas
Audience Engagement
- Regularly monitor and analyze audience engagement to assess media impact
- Gather and integrate feedback from leadership to improve future projects
Creative Innovation
- Generate fresh ideas for short-form documentary content and life-change stories
- Shape interviews and b-roll into compelling narratives that inspire engagement
- Model the mission, vision and core values of The Church of Eleven22
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to adapt to change
- Strong proactive communication skills
- Adapts quickly to changing ministry needs and deadlines for services and events
- Strong storytelling instincts to shape interviews and b-roll into clear, compelling life-change stories
- Proficiency with industry-standard editing software for short-form documentary content
- Strong collaboration skills with pastors, storytellers and ministry leaders to align stories with church vision
- Ability to generate fresh, creative ideas and concepts for short, life-change documentary stories, including visual approach, look and feel, and intentional set design that aligns with the church's mission and vision
- Minimum of three to five years of hands-on experience in video production, editing and digital content creation in a church, ministry or creative agency environment, preferably with demonstrated leadership or project management responsibility
- Strong technical skills with audio, video and lighting equipment. Ability to effectively collaborate in team settings and communicate creative concepts
- Proficient in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) and related post-production tools
- Experience developing creative concepts for video projects, including shaping story, visual style and basic set or location design across a range of brands, organizations or clients
Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm but availability for evening and weekend work is required during events, production days or key ministry initiatives. Schedule can be somewhat flexible depending on what is required in the work week.
The church has several big events, ("All-Skates") throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.
Our entire staff family is called to action, so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Work EnvironmentThe role is primarily based in an office and studio setting and routinely involves the use of professional media equipment, including computers, cameras, audio and lighting gear and editing suites. On-location shoots and setup for live events are required several times a month.
Physical DemandsThis role involves extended periods of sitting and standing while operating camera and video equipment. Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) is occasionally required for transporting gear, setting up staging or managing technical resources for projects.
Ministerial ExceptionThe ministerial exception furthers the purposes of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment by barring legal claims against church bodies by staff members who perform religious functions. All church pastors are subject to the exception, but a formal ministerial credential is not required. While there is no rigid formula to determine other church staff members that qualify, various factors are considered to determine which staff members are subject to the ministerial exception (please see handbook).
Staff members who qualify under the ministerial exception are not covered by federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws. Please see the Human Resources Ministry team if you have questions on whether you are subject to the ministerial exception.
Code of Conduct- We live authenticity
- We are gospel-centered and mission-focused
- We are family
- We are lifelong learners
- We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess
- We choose to trust
- We pray 1st and decide 2nd
- We glorify God by honoring others
- Our team unites under clear vision
- We walk in humble confidence
The Church of Eleven22provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.TheChurch of Eleven22reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.
Employment Type: Full-Time ExemptAbout Church of Eleven22
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Industry
Religious organizations
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Jacksonville, FL, US
Year founded
2012