Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller

Position Title: Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller

Campus: All

Reports To: Creative Team Manager

Status: Full-time

Position Summary

The Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller helps tell the story of what God is doing through Central Christian Church by creating compelling, high-quality visual content that connects with people and supports the mission and vision of Central.

This role combines strong creative storytelling with hands‑on filmmaking expertise. The Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller develops ideas and carries video projects from concept through completion, including pre‑production, filming, lighting, directing, editing, color grading, sound design, and final delivery.

Working closely with the Creative Team Manager, Creative Director, and other members of the Marketing and Creative Team, this person will create content for weekend experiences, sermon series, campaigns, events, social media, You Tube, ministry initiatives, and content for ministries at Central.

The ideal candidate is both a creative storyteller and technically skilled filmmaker who understands how cinematography, editing, sound, pacing, and visual design work together to create content that moves people.

This position is connected to the faith and ministry of the church and advances the vision of Central Christian Church.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, story-driven video content that supports the mission and vision of Central Christian Church.
• Own video projects from concept through final delivery, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Collaborate with the Creative Team Manager, Creative Director, ministry partners, and other creatives to develop concepts, treatments, and visual approaches for projects.
• Help develop creative concepts for sermon series, seasonal campaigns, the weekend experience, ministry stories, social media, You Tube, and other church initiatives.
• Plan and execute video productions including scripting, storyboarding, shot planning, locations, scheduling, talent, equipment, and other production needs.
• Direct and capture video using professional camera, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
• Help direct staff, volunteers, ministry participants, and other talent during productions to capture authentic and compelling performances and stories.
• Edit video projects from initial assembly through final delivery with strong attention to storytelling, pacing, music, sound design, and emotional impact.
• Creatively color grade and finish video content while maintaining consistent visual quality and brand standards.
• Capture photography for campaigns, ministry stories, events, weekend experiences, and other Creative Team needs when appropriate.
• Create or adapt basic supporting graphics and visual assets when needed.
• Prepare and optimize content for different platforms and formats, including weekend environments, You Tube, social media, websites, and digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with designers, filmmakers, marketing team members, production staff, contractors, and other creatives throughout the creative process.
• Bring creative ideas and visual storytelling recommendations to planning, brainstorming, and strategy conversations.
• Continuously research filmmaking, storytelling, social content, visual trends, technology, and emerging creative tools to help raise the quality of Central's visual content.
• Maintain organized project files, footage, photography, and completed assets within Central's digital asset management systems.
• Help maintain and organize video, photography, lighting, and production equipment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating…