Lead Videographer & Editor (Director of Photography)

## Overview ## Interested in growing in the faith-based media industry? We’re seeking a highly-skilled Lead Videographer & Editor (Director of Photography) to elevate our in-house media efforts — a true “Swiss Army knife” of video production who believes storytelling can change lives. This is a high-impact role for a film creative who wants their craft to serve eternal purpose. Based at our Plano, TX headquarters, this leader owns the video production process end-to-end — from planning to filming to editing – ensuring every story we tell reflects excellence and eternal impact. ## ## You are both filmmaker and leader. Just as comfortable behind the camera as you are managing workflows, gear and production schedules, you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity serves a greater purpose. You’ll oversee studio operations, steward equipment and resources well, and ensure every production is executed with clarity, excellence and efficiency. ## ## This role is an opportunity to use your craft to amplify testimonies, mobilize believers and help reach people around the world with the hope of Jesus. If you’re passionate about combining creative excellence with Kingdom impact, we’d love to meet you. ## Description **Lead Videography** - ## Serve as lead videographer / director of photographer (DP) for in-house studio projects and assigned offsite filmings, helping shape compelling visual stories that support the mission and initiatives of e3 and IAS. - ## In partnership with the Director of Media, conceptualize, shoot and edit high-quality in-studio and organic on-location content, included but not limited to: podcasts, social media, campaigns, digital platforms (short- and long-form), internal videos, events, documentary-style content, etc. - ## Collaborate closely with Media, Creative, Marketing and Communications teams to align productions with ministry strategy and translate creative briefs into clear pre/pro/post plans. - ## Operate professional production equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, stabilization systems, monitors, hard drives, and related gear; troubleshoot technical challenges on set as needed. - ## Handle multi-camera shoots while directing talent when needed, and ensuring strong framing, lighting, audio and cinematic storytelling quality across deliverables. - **Ensure digital files, footage and hard drives are properly organized and delivered to supportive editors and team members.** - ## Foster a collaborative, creative and excellence-driven production culture on set and within the media team. - ## Help maintain organized production spaces, workflows and equipment that support creative excellence and efficiency. - ## In collaboration with the Production Coordinator, coordinate crew needs, equipment requirements and logistics for shoots. - ## Organize, steward and maintain media equipment including cameras, lighting, audio gear, hard drives and production accessories; assist with inventory tracking, troubleshooting, equipment checkout/in, repairs and upgrade recommendations. - ## Recommend improvements to studio workflows, production processes, equipment and setup to elevate storytelling quality and team efficiency. - ## Stay current on video trends, social media strategies, emerging production techniques and industry best practices. - ## Bonus: Capture on-set still photography when needed to complement video content. **Lead Editing** - **Serve as a lead creative editor for in-house media projects that are assigned, helping shape compelling stories that align with the mission, voice and visual standards of e3 and IAS initiatives. Provide feedback throughout the post-production process while maintaining excellence across all deliverables.** - **Strong understanding of social media storytelling, trends and platform best practices, with the ability to create and optimize engaging content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, paid ads and emerging digital platforms.** - ## Adapt video cont…