Media Director

New York is a city that never stops telling storieson its streets in its art through its people. At Church of the City New York we believe the church should tell the truest story of all: the beauty and brilliance of Jesus present renewing in our midst. Were looking for a Media Director who sees media not just as production but as proclamationsomeone who believes a camera lens can become a pulpit that light and sound can usher in awe and that excellence can be an act of worship. This is a role for a creative leader who wants to shape the way New York hears and sees the gospel: with beauty conviction and power.

If you carry a vision for content that stirs faith and creativity that calls people home this is your invitation.

The Media Director will carry the vision strategy and creative execution of all media at Church of the City New York. This role exists to help tell stories that see lost New Yorkers far from God transformed into Compelling Missional Disciples.

Youll help shape the look and feel of our gatherings lead the charge on new digital and in-person media initiatives and guide a team of gifted volunteers and creatives toward excellence. From Sunday services to the release of a city-wide and global campaigns youll ensure every detail reflects beauty clarity and creativity. This is a role for a buildera visionary who can combine strategy with spirit craft with conviction and create works that inspires wonder.

Role Summary

Lead the creative vision and execution of Church of the City New Yorks media and production efforts to advance our mission. This role oversees all aspects of video and media production ensuring that every story visual and broadcast reflects the excellence and heart of Church of the City New York.

• Lead the full creative pipeline for church video contentincluding concept development script collaboration filming lighting audio capture editing motion graphics color grading and final deliveryto ensure compelling high-quality media that advances our mission and elevates the Sunday experience.
• Lead execution for all media production across COTCNY gatherings events and online platforms.
• Develops forward-thinking innovative cross-channel media strategies including traditional and digital media to help tell our story.
• Ensure media strategies and deliverables meet or exceed expectations deliver value and uphold COTCNYs quality standards.
• Support live production (audio video lighting broadcast) for Sunday services and key events.
• Develop and direct video projects that tell stories of transformation and highlight ministry initiatives.
• Manage equipment and technology to ensure reliability and excellence.
• Recruit train and lead volunteer teams in media and production roles.
• Collaborate with worship communications and creative teams to align media with broader church vision.
• Maintain consistent brand and quality standards across all media outputs.
• Stay current on emerging media tools and practices to expand the churchs impact.
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Church of the City New York Staff Members as defined by the Staff Handbook.

• A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with the Church of the Citys Statement of Faith.
• Proven experience in media production including live production and video storytelling delivering high-impact cross-platform campaigns.
• Strong technical knowledge of audio video lighting and broadcast systems.
• Proven track record building systems mentoring creatives and turning vision into reality.
• Creative eye for storytelling and visual communication.
• Ability to manage projects timelines and budgets with excellence.
• Clear communication skills and collaborative spirit.
• Someone who embodies our mission to make compelling missional disciples out of lost New Yorkers far from God.

• Salary Range $80000-$85000
• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-tax travel benefit
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation Personal Days Safe & Sick and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
• Training & Development
  

Church of the City New York is an At-Will and equal opportunity employer. All of our employment decisions (e.g. recruiting hiring training promoting compensating and terminating) will be made in accordance with applicable laws and of the City New York complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

Required Experience:

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