Creative Director, Media, Marketing & CommunicationsFull-time, onsite in Birmingham, ALFaith-based, mission-driven...The Creative Director for Media, Marketing, and Communications provides visionary creative leadership over the church's brand identity, creative strategy, and media production across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. Partnering closely with the Communications Executive, this leader co-creates the strategic direction for how the church looks, sounds, and tells its story — while serving as the chief creative architect and hands‑on producer who brings that vision to life. This individual moves seamlessly between strategic planning, creative brainstorming, hands‑on production environments, and leadership development, building and developing high‑capacity volunteer and staff teams along the way.This role reports directly to the Executive Pastor and works as a strategic peer alongside the Executive Director.Position SummaryThe Creative Director for Media, Marketing, and Communications provides visionary creative leadership over the organization's brand identity, creative strategy, and media production across all departments, locations, events, and digital platforms. Partnering closely with the Communications Executive, this leader co-creates the strategic direction for how the organization looks, sounds, and tells its story — while serving as the chief creative architect and hands‑on producer who brings that vision to life.This individual moves seamlessly between strategic planning, creative brainstorming, hands‑on production environments, and leadership development, building and developing high‑capacity volunteer and staff teams along the way.This role reports directly to the Executive Pastor and works as a strategic peer alongside the Executive Director of Communications.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead the organization's creative and media production effortsOversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teamsDevelop annual creative and media goals aligned with organizational initiatives and overall communications strategyBuild systems that allow creative and media teams to operate with excellence and consistencyCreate standards for production quality and brand consistency across all locations and departmentsLead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and executionBrand & Creative Strategy PartnershipCo-create brand identity, visual standards, and creative strategy alongside the Communications ExecutiveTranslate communications and marketing strategy into compelling visual and media executionPartner on campaign concepts for key initiatives, events, and organization‑wide programsEnsure creative consistency across all marketing, media, and communications touchpointsBring creative and production expertise into strategic planning conversations as a peer voice — shaping strategy, not just executing itExperience SupportSupport organizational leadership and creative teams through media executionResponsibilities include: initiative visuals, opener videos, bumper videos, visual elements, testimonies, story‑driven content, screen content, broadcast support, livestream production, and creative moments/special elementsThe role exists to make the organizational vision visibleStorytelling & Content CreationServe as the organization's lead storytellerIdentify impact stories, produce testimonies, and create documentary‑style contentWrite and produce promotional campaigns and marketing contentCapture organizational impact and develop social‑first video contentProduce content that drives engagement and connection to the missionProduction ManagementServe as Executive Producer for major projectsOversee video production, photography, livestream production, podcast production, multi‑camera production, event capture, motion graphics, editing workflows, asset management, and media archivesManage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflowsTeam DevelopmentRecruit, train, coach, and develop videographers, editors, photographers, camera operators, graphics operators, producers, directors, storytellers, and social content creatorsBuild leadership pipelines so that every department has capable, creative and media leadersOversee media production equipment, camera systems, video switching systems, production software, digital asset management, livestream infrastructure, and production workflowsRecommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiencyThe ideal candidate must be:A Leader — Can build teams, create systems, and develop peopleA Strategic Partner — Can sit at the table as a peer, contribute creative and brand thinking, and co‑own strategic outcomes alongside communications leadershipA Producer — Can execute large‑scale productions with excellenceA Storyteller — Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impactA Creative — Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideas across media, marketing, and brandA Developer — Can raise up volunteers into leadersA Builder — Can create scalable systems and workflowsA Problem Solver — Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlinesPreferred Experience5–10 years leading media production and/or creative teamsExperience in broadcast, television, film, agency, brand/marketing, or large nonprofit environmentsAdvanced proficiency in video production and editingBrand strategy or creative direction experienceExperience partnering with communications or marketing leadership in a peer capacityStrong understanding of storytelling, brand, and creative developmentExperience producing live events and livestream broadcastsProven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellenceSuccess StatementSuccess in this role is measured by three outcomes:Organizational vision and brand strategy are consistently translated into compelling visual experiences across every platform and touchpoint.Creative and media teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leaders.Every event, campaign, and initiative is supported by world‑class creative direction, storytelling, and production that help people connect with the mission.This is a full‑time position working onsite in Birmingham, AL. Remote work is not an option.To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio link, demo reels or case studies for immediate consideration.Due to the high volume of applications received, we're unable to respond individually to all applicants. If your qualifications align with our client's needs, we'll reach out by phone, email, or text message. Message and data rates may apply.icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.#J-18808-Ljbffr