Video Director

This is a role in Franklin, TN.

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• • Manage multiple creative projects at different stages of production at once.
  • Work with Producers to understand business needs and develops elevated production solutions for podcasting, narrative, and music industry centered content.
  • Oversee, develop, and create pre-production documents such as treatments, set designs, lighting plots, shot lists aligned to concepts.
  • Lead and attend meetings such as pitches, screenings, budget planning, concept presentations, project updates and shoot debriefs.
  • Lead and direct all aspects of video production - from single camera to large multi camera setups with crew on set and maintain a strong leadership presence.
  • Regularly pitch visual concept within our means, resources, and access.
  • Capture video through filming with the edit in mind. Know what shots are needed for the final product to be pieced together by the editor.
  • Design and implement lighting setupsthat enhance brand tone, whether working with a full crew or as a one-man band.
  • Show confidence while speaking directly to clients
  • Ensure the production details are in place for smooth and organized production for all in-progress projects.
  • Ensure all footage is captured at high standards, properly backed up, and handed off cleanly to post-production.
  • Work flexibly between high-end shoots and budget-conscious environments, scaling gear and crew as needed.
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    Scout locations and pre-plan setups for optimal lighting, sound, and staging.
  • Collaborate with set designers and art teams to develop, build, and light sets that reflect the client's visual identity and story
  
  
  • Regularly screen released content and document creative improvement opportunities.
  • Keep abreast with industry trends (YT, Social, Digital), best practices, and standards including storytelling techniques and creative process innovations. Keep up to date with digital technologies around media production.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge in technical switching and back-end routing a plus - operating and directing multi - camera switchers(hardware or software-based) during live or live-to-tape interviews and broadcasts.

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in film and/or TV industry and video production industry, preferred with an emphasis in directing talent and leading creative from concept to completion.
• Deep working knowledge in all areas listed below and knowledgeable across all film production related disciplines including:
• Ability to speak the language of modern practices of production, talent communications, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to meticulously refine, re-event the way the conversation si being conveyed cinematically, taking interest in the physical aspect of creating art.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Deep understanding of established and emerging trends in content consumption and audience habits.
• Working knowledge of how video content reaches an audience.
• Exemplary organizational skills and the ability to direct multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Attention to creative and technical details, comfortable with multi-tasking, willingness to take ownership of team projects and picture the end-product during pre-production phase.
• Ability to effectively transmit ideas, work independently, and as a team leader, present self in a highly professional manner, instilling confidence, and trust within the team.
• Possesses creativity, flexibility, and an enthusiasm with an ability to lead on set.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to articulate verbally, especially with requestors who are not necessarily aware of the video creation process.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Franklin, TN. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.

What can we offer you?

We provide a competitive salary range – and that’s not all!

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”