Editor Motion Graphics Artist

The Editor / Motion Graphics Artist is responsible for bringing  stories and messages to life across digital ministry content reporting to the Executive Producer. This role primarily focuses on post-production creating engaging edits and motion graphics across ministry stories online teaching worship sets podcasts social media and other digital platforms. You will collaborate closely with producers the creative director videographers and designers to turn captured footage and creative concepts into meaningful final videos. A full-time position this position primarily works Monday-Friday but select projects will require work during weekend services on a case-by-case basis. Although the position is regularly Monday-Friday ministry happens in the evenings and during the weekends. All Mariners staff are expected to work during Christmas Eve and Easter services as well as participate in Rooted once/year. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards act.

Responsibilities

• Editing and Post Production
• Edit video content from rough cut through final delivery across a variety of formats including storytelling pieces ministry videos online sermons podcasts socials and worship sets.
• Shape pacing narrative flow and emotional impact through thoughtful editing.
• Add sound design color correction music and finishing touches that elevate the overall production quality.
• Prepare videos for multiple platforms including social media online services and internal communications.

Motion Graphics and Animation

• Design and animate motion graphics that support storytelling and visual clarity.
• Create animated titles lower thirds sermon graphics transitions and visual elements for teaching content.
• Collaborate with designers and producers to develop motion systems that align with the Mariners brand.
• Support animated content for sermon visuals ministry campaigns and digital media.

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with the creative director producers videographers and designers throughout the post production process.
• Help translate creative concepts into compelling final videos through editing and
• motion design.
• Provide creative input on pacing structure and visual storytelling.
• Provide quality control for video projects and assist teammates when needed.

Studio and Production Support

• Support filming when needed across studio environments events or ministry storytelling shoots.
• Operate cameras lighting and basic production equipment when assigned to a shoot.
• Assist with studio recordings for online sermons worship sets or digital content as needed.

Media and Equipment Management

• Manage project files media organization and proper archiving of video projects.
• Help maintain a clean and organized media library.
• Support post production workflow including ingesting footage and organizing assets.
• Work closely with the Media Assets Coordinator on organizing footage photos and edits.

Additional Production Support

• Assist with animation or motion graphics for sermon slides and bespoke visual elements.
• Support occasional weekend filming needs across Mariners campuses.
• Contribute creative solutions that improve workflow storytelling and production quality.

Qualifications :

•  Bachelors degree in film media production motion design or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in video editing and motion graphics.
• Strong video editing skills with a clear understanding of pacing storytelling and narrative structure.
• Advanced proficiency in Davinci Resolve Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experience creating motion graphics titles and animated visual elements.
• Basic experience filming with cameras and supporting video production when needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong visual design sensibility and understanding of typography layout and motion.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including producers designers
• and ministry leaders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Curious creative and motivated to grow in editing and motion graphics craft.
• Ability to align work with the voice and brand of Mariners Church.
• Emotional intelligence and spiritual discernment in working with ministry teams and stories.

Additional Information :

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the churchs statement of faith leadership commitment and position papers.
• Work during Christmas Eve and Easter services.
• Participate then facilitate Rooted once per ministry year.
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay benefits and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive like-minded believers
• Compensation Range: $20-$25 / hour

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time