Graphics & Video Contractor

PositionTitle: Graphics & Video Producer (Contractor)

Functional Ministry Area(s): Communications

Church: Hillside Community Church

Location: Rancho Campus

Primary Contact:Art Director

Classification: Independent Contractor (1099) Project-Based

Supervises: No

Compensation: $23-26hourbased on services performed

Schedule: Flexible days and hours up to 30 hours/week

OVERVIEW

The Graphics & Video Producer supports the visual brand of Hillside Community Church (HCC) by producing graphic design and video/photo contentin accordance withproject requirements brand standards and creative direction provided by the Art position isanchored primarily in graphic designwithvideo production as a supporting skill set moving fluidly between still and motion media as needed. This contractor serves as the primary hands-on producer fulfilling graphics and video requests that come in from across all church and ministry departments whether thats designing print collateral for a churchwide campaign capturing and editing video content for weekend gatherings or executing a volunteer-produced project all guided by the creative direction brand standards and priorities set by the Art Director.

This role is production-focused: the Art Directorsetsthe vision brand direction and project priorities and the Graphics & Video Producer turns that direction into finished graphic and video deliverables efficiently and at volume. As a contractor this individual works closely with the Art Director and other ministry leads to accomplish shared goals and is expected to exemplify Hillsides core staff values committed to the vision of seeing Gods hope transform our cities one story at a time and the mission of experiencing Gods love growing in community and serving with compassion.

HILLSIDECORE VALUES

• Christ-centered:I choose to seek Christ and His kingdomabove all else. I will keep the main thing the main thing and strive to lovetrustand follow Jesus stay grounded in Scripture and keep in step with HisSpirit dayby day

• Compassionate (care):I want to be marked by the compassion of Jesus in how I relate to others I choose to be a proactive initiator of care remembering that Jesus is a friend of sinners like me and reaches out to the suffering

• Collaboration:I choose partnership with God and with others over individual achievement and effort. I want to work with God and His people on His mission of transformation that is bigger than anyone one of us

• Community:I will devote myself to and faithfully cultivate friendships with others at Hillside. Growing with Jesus always involves being with friends who prayserveand follow Jesus together

• Commitment:I will wholeheartedly and sacrificially devote myself to God and one another in a world of busyness and my heart homeneighborhoodand church I will be a devoted follower of Christ

• Courageous:our faith calls us out of our comfort zones and invites us to live with boldness & resiliency filled with Gods Spirit and power. I willseekfirst the kingdom of God being a servant and witness to Him daily

• Celebration:I will choose to be thankful and joyful in the goodness of God and His salvation. Even when sorrowful I willseekto be grateful for the gifts of God. I also choose to rejoice with others as they rejoice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fulfill graphic design and video production requestssubmittedby all church and ministry departments under the oversight and direction of the Art Director

• Implement the Hillside brand and the Art Directors creative direction within specific ministries across print digital and video media

• Capture high-quality photo and video content for gatherings online social media and off-campus or creative projects

• Plan and set up video shoots including lighting and audio equipment

• Edit raw footage into polished engaging videos and design graphics and print collateral to spec

• Conduct interviews and capture b-roll footage as needed

• Handle live streaming for events in collaboration with the Production Team

• Provide creative visual production support for weekend gatherings and Hillside events

• Coordinate and prepare printed collateral needs for ordering as directed by the Art Director

• Manage video archives and graphic assets keeping footage and files organized

• Ensure all graphic and video content aligns with HCCs brand guidelines and the Art Directors vision

• Prioritize and manage a queue of incoming graphics/video requests from multiple departments communicating timelines and status to requesting ministries

• Assistwith coordinating volunteer team members on filming editing or design projects as directed

• Stay current with industry trends tools and best practices in both design and video production

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree inGraphic Design Film/Video Productionor a related field desired

• Prior experience in a graphic design and/or video production setting

• A portfolio of work demonstrating strength in graphic design with supporting video/motion samples

• Ability to lead a creative process from concept to final production

• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment and see projects through to completion

• Self-starter who needs little supervision

• Willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve

• In tune with the latest design and video trends keeping HCC on thecutting edge

• Theologically doctrinally and missionally aligned with Hillside on important matters

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED TECHNICAL / OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advancedproficiencyin Adobe design tools including Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign

• Working knowledge of video production and editing tools (Premiere Pro After Effects Lightroom) with willingness to grow toward advancedproficiencyover time

• Working knowledge of camera and production equipment and terminology (e.g. aperture shutter speed ISO tripod gimbal codecs resolution shotgun mics lavaliers etc.)

• Web and app design skills desired

• Think creatively and execute designs concepts and video content within the direction and brand standards set by the Art Director

• Maintain consistency of the HCC visual brand across graphic and video media

• Use video and graphic storytelling to translate stories of transformation driving engagement with Hillside through weekend and online attendance

• Film and produce creative compelling content for online classes workshops and experiences

• Coordinate with the Art Director Production Team and requesting ministry departments on project scope priorities and deadlines

• Provide printing support to ministries either through print vendors or in-house printing as directed by the Art Director

• Incorporate feedback and revisions from the Art Director on graphic and video content produced for Hillside