Director of Media Production

Adventist Media Center – It Is Written

Position Title:  Director of Media Production     

Department: Media Production

Job Classification: Full Time - Exempt

Accountable to: Treasurer

Position Summary:

The Director of Media Production is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of It Is Written’s Media Production department, including personnel, project development, production of programs, and distribution of content through various platforms. It is crucial that this position supports the mission and values of It Is Written by exemplifying the values and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all interactions.

Authority & Accountability:

Authority as delegated by and accountable to the It Is Written President and Manager/Treasurer in accordance with It Is Written’s policies and objectives.

Essential Position Functions: 

• • Perform overall supervision of and coordination of the Media Production department:
    • Supervise and manage all aspects of the department staff.
    • Ensure departmental adherence to It Is Written’s policies and procedures.
    • Maintain a schedule of all department projects and monitor department functions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of projects and programs.
    • Establish annual goals, provide regular performance reviews and appropriate recognition, and support ongoing professional development opportunities.
    • Oversee management of all department fixed assets and equipment.
    • Create strategies to improve the department’s efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Manage copyright needs for programs and content.
    • Source and coordinate any necessary contracted labor for department including the writing of contracts and monitoring of performance.
    • Manage and nurture relationships with vendors, contractors, Church entities, and other ministries.
  • Lead and oversee media content creation and distribution:
    • Participate in the creation, production, shooting, and editing of media and digital content for broadcast, internet, websites, and social media platforms, based on ministry needs.
    • Manage day-to-day activities of assigned video, audio, and digital programs.
    • Maintain and grow library of It Is Written programs.
    • Function as the engineer and technical director for assigned programs.
    • Participate in the development of innovative media programming and strategies, and help execute approved strategies to completion.
    • Meet regularly with producers to monitor project schedules, budgets, and crewing and mentor and guide producers through solving operational and production challenges.
    • Oversee the management of the It Is Written TV linear channel (IIWTV) ensuring quality programming and efficient operation.
    • Coordinate the evaluation and sourcing of external content, as needed, for IIWTV, including oversight of contracting with external parties for content and review of programs prior to inclusion on IIWTV.
    • Lead in strategic planning for improvement of IIWTV content to create a dynamic and impactful platform to reach a broad audience of viewers.
    • Oversee the distribution of It Is Written produced content onto external platforms, with an emphasis on the strategic nature of reaching target audiences in an impactful and cost-effective way.
    • Foster a collaborative production culture, bringing together all department staff into a cohesive team with shared vision, goals, and standards.
    • Lead post-project reviews, with the aim that both production and management learn from project challenges and there is continual improvement on the successful delivery of projects.
    • Oversee the post-production processes, including editing, transcription, closed captioning, and distribution of programs, ensuring quality standards.
    • Work closely with It Is Written President, as needed, to ensure all programming is compatible with It is Written branding guidelines and strategies.
  • Represent It Is Written in the local community and be an active member of local organizations.
  • Represent It Is Written at occasional conferences, events, and meetings, as needed.
  • Fulfill other related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Position Specifications:

Qualifications, Scope, and Complexity of duties:

• • Education:

High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

A bachelor’s degree in communications, media production, or related field is preferred.

• • Experience:

Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in media production or as a creative media professional either with an agency or organization.

Experience leading team members is required.

• • Membership and Mission

Embrace the mission and values of It Is Written and be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Skills, scope, and complexity of duties:

• Possess working knowledge of media production best practices, the latest trends in technology, managing efficient and effective processes, and creative approaches to reaching audiences.
• Possess a knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suites software.
• Be proficient in, or able to obtain proficiency, in the use of video editing software (examples: Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Final Cut), and in the use of productivity software (examples: ClickUp and Slack).
• Demonstrate solid leadership skills to coordinate, plan, and execute the position functions.
• Ability to exercise direction, independent judgment, make decisions, and assume responsibility.
• Possess the skills to motivate and build relationship with staff.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills and follow through on tasks and goals.
• Ability to oversee and manage large and complex projects to completion and manage details while seeing the big picture.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
• Exhibit excellent personal relationship skills.
• Demonstrate servant leadership and exemplify a collaborative, decisive, motivating, and engaging communication style.
• Possess extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
• Commitment to pursue training on a regular basis to stay updated with the most recent trends and best practices in the industry.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and understanding the latest emerging technologies in all aspects of media production.
• Has a close relationship with Jesus Christ and sets a good example for others.
• Able to exhibit Christ-like behavior in daily tasks, collaborative projects, and under stress.

• Interpersonal Relationships:
  • At It Is Written:

• • • President
    • Manager/Treasurer
    • Department Directors
    • Media Production staff
    • General Office Staff

• Outside of It Is Written:
  • It Is Written customers, donors, vendors, guests and volunteers.
  • Church members and leaders at all levels of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

 Working Conditions:

• General working conditions of an office and production studio—must maintain continuous operation, availability, and efficiency of the office during normal office hours.
• Occasional moderate to high stress due to meeting critical deadlines.
• Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, time at a desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 50 lbs.)
• Travel flexibility to various conferences and It Is Written events with associated travel hazards.

Specific Requirements:

• Salaried, 38 regular hours per week.
• Will require variable hours and weekend work.
• No special clothing or safety gear required.
• Business casual attire required.