Director of Media Production & Creative Content
Salary: 90k
Full Time - Onsite Only
Location: Huntsville, AL
The Director of Media Production & Creative Content leads the organization's media production strategy, creative content development, and storytelling execution across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. This role serves as the chief architect of media production and visual storytelling, overseeing video production, photography, motion graphics, livestream production, creative content creation, and media systems while building and developing high-capacity volunteer and staff teams.
The ideal candidate possesses executive-level leadership skills, strong team development capabilities, exceptional creative instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production. This individual can move seamlessly between strategic planning meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, production environments, and leadership development opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
Media Leadership
Lead all media production efforts across the organization
Oversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teams
Develop annual media goals aligned with ministry and organizational initiatives
Build systems that allow media teams to operate with excellence and consistency
Create standards for production quality across all locations and departments
Lead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
Weekend/Experience Support
Support the overall vision through media execution. Responsibilities include:
Sermon series visuals
Service opener videos
Bumper videos
Worship visuals
Testimonies
Story-driven content
Screen content
Broadcast support
Livestream production
Creative moments and special elements
The role exists to make organizational vision visible.
Storytelling & Content Creation
Serve as the lead storyteller. Responsibilities include:
Identifying life change stories
Producing testimonies
Creating documentary-style stories
Writing and producing promotional campaigns
Capturing impact and outcomes
Developing social-first video content
Producing content that drives engagement and connection
The successful candidate understands that stories move people farther than announcements.
Production Management
Serve as Executive Producer for major projects. Oversee:
Video production
Photography
Livestream production
Podcast production
Multi-camera production
Event capture
Motion graphics
Editing workflows
Asset management
Media archives
Manage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflows.
Team Development
Recruit, train, coach, and develop:
Videographers
Editors
Photographers
Camera operators
Graphics operators
Producers
Directors
Storytellers
Social content creators
Build leadership pipelines so that every department area has capable media leaders.
Creative Direction
Partner with creative leadership to:
Develop creative concepts
Design visual storytelling strategies
Brainstorm innovative presentations
Improve production quality
Enhance audience engagement
Maintain excellence in visual communication
Technology & Systems
Oversee:
Media production equipment
Camera systems
Video switching systems
Production software
Digital asset management
Livestream infrastructure
Production workflows
Recommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Leadership Competencies
The ideal candidate must be:
A Leader: Can build teams, create systems, and develop people
A Producer: Can execute large-scale productions with excellence
A Storyteller: Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impact
A Creative: Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideas
A Developer: Can raise up volunteers into leaders
A Builder: Can create scalable systems and workflows
A Problem Solver: Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
Preferred Experience
5–10 years leading media production teams
Experience in nonprofit, broadcast, television, film, or agency environments
Advanced proficiency in video production and editing
Experience managing volunteer-driven organizations
Strong understanding of storytelling and creative development
Experience producing live events and livestream broadcasts
Proven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellence
Success Statement
Success in this role is measured by three outcomes:
Organizational vision is consistently translated into compelling visual experiences
Media teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leaders
Every weekend, event, and initiative is supported by world-class storytelling and production that helps people connect with the mission
The art of selection.
Our Recruiters and Account Managers have worked and possess the industry experience and the inherent ability to appreciate and understand what a good marketing and creative professional must look. This combined with 35 years of experience staffing has turned our selection of talent into an art.
When partnered with icreatives, you can expect:
• Proficiency test with our talent with the tools of their trade.
• In-depth portfolio reviews, to understand talent strengths and weaknesses.
• Communicate to make sure our placements are in line with the talent’s goals.
• Learn our customer’s culture to match skills and personality.
• We custom craft solutions for every placement.
We are not only good, we are fast!
Remote or On-site. Contract and Full-time.
