APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.
The Visual Storyteller/Coordinator is responsible for the creative visual content of chapel settings, manages chapel production logistics, and is committed to the spiritual development of students.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Two to four years of creative video production experience required. 2+ years of storytelling experience in directing, filming, and editing video productions.
- Creative and organizational planning experience for special events and/or productions for large groups, ideally in worship settings such as local churches or Christian universities.
PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Create visual content including static and motion graphics and corporate worship-related video productions.
- Processes media provided by chapel speakers; including decks, videos, and other multimedia files; and delivers content to the Media Services team.
- Primary person for creating and curating visual aesthetics in morning corporate worship settings.
- Collaboration with Spiritual Life team for their visual content to be used in chapel settings.
- Assists in the managing of program workflow and the successful production and execution of corporate worship gatherings.
- Collaborates with Media Services staff to enhance overall effectiveness and quality of media and technology in corporate worship gatherings.
- Give creative input on corporate worship calendar, themes, programming and technical needs as directed.
- Point person for the Corporate Worship team’s communications strategy, including management of social media, publishing of weekly email bulletin, and the effective use of technology to spread awareness and increase engagement in corporate worship events.
- Provides assistance in guiding and managing interns and student leaders, as needed.
- Manages Office of Corporate Worship website revisions and the posting of the chapel calendar online.
- Supervises and provides direction to the undergraduate chapel interns, whose main responsibility is liaising with chapel speakers and processing the necessary paperwork to coordinate speakers’ visits to campus.
- Processes speaker contracts, invoices, and other payment-related paperwork.
- Serve in a collateral assignment within Student Affairs, assisting in visual storytelling projects as directed by the Student Affairs administrative team.
- Performs other duties as required by the supervisor.
SKILLS
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, vision, creativity, sensitivity, good communication skills, solid biblical understanding, basic knowledge of Microsoft and Macintosh applications, multi-tasking.
- Proficiency in relevant software, such as Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop,
- Project management
MENTAL DEMANDS
- Ability to work under pressure, exuding a professional demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
- In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires repetitive motions and sitting at computer keyboard.
- Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
- Able to conduct business at other offices on campus.
- Able to lift, bend, grasp, reach, lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
VISUAL DEMANDS
- Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.
. ENVIRONMENT
- Pleasant office, comfortable temperature.
. TECHNOLOGIES
- Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
COMPENSATION
- Grade 7: $19.49-$25.33/hourly
- Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Applicants should upload a portfolio of work with application materials and resume. This is an 11 month position.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/
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Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates, including a DMV check.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
Required Experience