Digital Media Coordinator

Reports to: Communications Director and Production Director
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Regular weekday hours (Monday – Thursday) plus Sunday mornings and occasional evenings for services, events, and live streams

The Digital Media Coordinator creates and manages the church’s digital presence so people can encounter the Gospel online and stay connected to the life of the church. This role owns social media, You Tube, live streaming, video editing, and weekly content production. The Coordinator turns Sunday services, testimonies, events, and ministry moments into clear, excellent, on-mission content. This role will also assist with communications and production projects as they present themselves.

• Oversee weekly worship live streams on You Tube and other platforms.
• Operate streaming software.
• Monitor stream quality during services and troubleshoot issues in real time.
• Archive services and make recordings available on You Tube, the website, and the church app.

• Capture video of services, baptisms, events, interviews, and ministry moments.
• Edit sermon clips, recap videos, testimonies, announcements, and promotional pieces.
• Create short-form content for Instagram Reels, You Tube Shorts, Facebook, and similar platforms.
• Maintain organized file storage, naming conventions, and backup systems.
• Ensure video and audio quality is consistent and suitable for both broadcast and social use.

• Manage the church’s social media accounts and You Tube channel.
• Plan and maintain a content calendar aligned with sermon series, events, and ministry priorities.
• Write captions, create thumbnails, and publish posts, stories, and videos.
• Repurpose sermon and event footage into shareable clips and quote graphics.
• Monitor comments and messages and respond in a timely and ministerial way.

• Create digital content that supports worship, discipleship, outreach, and upcoming events.
• Collaborate with pastors and ministry leaders to gather stories, quotes, and announcements.
• Design or adapt simple graphics for social, slides, and digital promotion as needed.
• Keep website and app media updated when video and event content is ready to publish.
• Protect the church’s voice, theology, and visual brand across all platforms.

• Work closely with worship, production, and ministry teams to prepare for Sundays and special events.
• Maintain media equipment, software, accounts, and subscriptions.
• Follow approval processes for public-facing content.
• Meet weekly deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or tone.
• Serve with flexibility during holidays, conferences, and high-attendance weekends.

• Proven experience in video editing, social media content, live streaming, or a similar role.
• Proficiency with tools such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, Cap Cut, OBS, or comparable software.
• Working knowledge of You Tube, Facebook, Instagram, and current short‑form video practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple weekly deadlines.
• Clear written communication and attention to brand, tone, and theological accuracy.
• Ability to work Sundays and remain calm in live production environments.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission, doctrine, and values of the Lakeside Baptist Church.
• [Preferred] Experience serving in a church or nonprofit media/communications setting.
• [Preferred] Basic graphic design skills in Adobe Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools.
• [Preferred] Basic video production skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools.
• [Preferred] Ability to recruit and lead volunteers.

• Approaches the work as ministry, not simply content production.
• Handles people, stories, and sensitive moments with discretion and care.
• Collaborates well with staff and volunteers.
• Receives feedback and continually improves quality.
• Represents the church with humility, excellence, and integrity online and in person.

• Sunday live streams are reliable, clear, and ready on time.
• Sermon and ministry content is consistently edited and published across platforms.
• Social media and You Tube stay current, on‑brand, and useful to both members and guests.
• Pastors and ministry leaders can trust that digital content supports the church’s mission.