World Challenge, Inc. was founded by Reverend David Wilkerson in 1971 and served as a corporate umbrella for his worldwide crusades, ministers' conferences, book and tract publication, video production, street evangelism, literature distribution, church planting, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and many charitable outreaches. Today, World Challenge Inc. shares the message of the gospel through mission outreaches and literature distribution. Sermons from David Wilkerson and his son Gary are shared monthly through the Pulpit Series newsletter to hundreds of thousands of people. The numerous mission outreaches of World Challenge to the poor include orphanages, overseas widows’ fund, emergency/disaster relief, healthcare/clinics, community development and feeding centers. Gary Wilkerson became president of World Challenge in 2010 and moves forward with the same heart and vision as his father.
Note: This is not a remote position. It requires regular in-office attendance, Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work from home on Friday.
Job purpose
The Video Producer/Editor provides end-to-end service to create content for use in a wide variety of communication channels. This includes pre- and post- production, studio set up and capture of in-house studio recording as well as shoots and live production at remote events.
This position brings a proactive, creative and strategically-minded approach to creating appealing sets and design, and compelling messages that reflect the World Challenge brand, moving target audiences to action and engagement.
Compensation and Benefits
- Classification
- This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position.
- Salary Range
- Between $65,000 and $72,000 a year based on qualifications and experience.
- Sign-on Bonus - $2,000
- $1,000 paid at the end of 30-days of employment
- $1,000 paid at the end of 6-months employment
- Benefits
- Medical Plan (World Challenge pays 93% of employee premium).
- Dental Plan (World Challenge pays 93% of employee premium).
- Vision Plan (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
- Life Insurance (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
- Long Term Disability (LTD) (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with up to 5% employer matching).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 4 weeks per year.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Wellness Reimbursement.
Duties and responsibilities
- Production
- Independently creates attractive sets and adjust lighting for a variety of sets.
- Easily provides engaging video content through a working knowledge of studio equipment and production processes.
- Quickly and easily contextualizes core messages.
- Ability to distribute, store and share content via various content distribution systems and digital asset management (DAM) software.
- Efficiently produces video for broadcast, social media and web use, including pre- and post-production, manipulation, trimming, sequencing, color grading and sound editing.
- Creatively write, co-write and edit scripts for videos, podcasts, and other media.
- Develops and communicates creative vision, producing videos from concept to completion (A-roll, B-roll, audio mixing, color correction, transitions, etc.).
- Visualizes and communicates compelling concepts, working efficiently, independently or as part of a team. Fosters creativity and unity.
- Acts as an ambassador, partnering with others to create various materials that clearly communicate the World Challenge brand.
Live shots and lighting
- Manage and manipulate the recording process, including lighting, sound, and post-production to produce high-quality videos.
- Ability to manage lighting needs for video shoots in a variety of settings.
- Working knowledge of in-studio equipment, cameras, lighting, multiple camera shoots.
- Knowledge of associated audio equipment for live shots.
Content and Strategy
- Collaborate with communications team to idenfity goals and target audience, creating strategic content for multi-purposed use and distribution
- Ability to focus on goals and key message, produce engaging and actionable content from concept to creation
- Collaborate with the Communications team to create miultipurposed campaigns
- Provide creative insight to leadership and team members contributing to the production of timely, relevant, actionable content.
- Ability to speak into the video production process, via message or production.
Other Duties as Directed by Supervisor
Qualifications
- Agreement and alignment with World Challenge’s Statement of Faith
- A strong biblical foundation
- BA degree in video arts, communications, or related field or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in production, editing and content strategy
- Knowledge of Adobe Premier, After Effects and Audition
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Please submit link to portfolio with application
Working conditions
This position works in an office setting with regular business hours Monday – Friday. On occasion, the employee may be required to work evenings or weekends to collaborate with staffs that are deployed internationally. Travel up to 15% of the year may be required.
Physical requirements
This role may require lifting up to 40 pounds and is normally performed in a climate-controlled studio and office environment, except when traveling.
Direct reports
None.