Creative Producer Job at Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH) in Cincinnati

About Crossroads

Crossroads Church is a growing multi-site, interdenominational church. Our sites are currently located in Ohio and Kentucky, with plans to expand to additional cities. We also have an online presence that serves thousands of people who aren’t located near one of our physical sites. We believe the story of Jesus' redemption is the greatest story ever told, and that’s why we embrace creativity, adventure, authenticity, and tenacity to share this story with the world. Our desire is to model our staff and church community after the church in Revelation, where people of all nations, tribes, and tongues are worshiping and working together. We’re not there yet, but it’s what we’re working toward with every hire and every person who walks through our doors.

Job Summary

The Creative Producer serves the Experience Team (ET) in maintaining the scope, budget, people, schedules, and materials of ET projects. The Creative Producer partners with Creative Directors and oversees projects as they move through ideation to completion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees ET creative projects that require large amounts of resources across the entire Experience Team (Weekend Series, Journey, Super Bowl, Easter, Real Encounters, etc.) from conception to completion.

Connects creative teams to ensure the project is being clearly translated.

Contributes to and upholds the Creative Director’s vision for all projects.

Creates and manages project budgets, schedules and allocates required resources. May be responsible for hiring contractors when solving a priority and / or capacity issues (i.e. video talent, stage performers, technical contractors, etc.).

Ties together all strands of creative and practical talent involved in the project to create and lead their teams.

Owns the schedule of the project and coordinates the work for all teams involved.

Supervises the progress of the project from production to post-production and holds regular meetings to keep the project progressing.

Responsible for delivering projects on time and on budget.

Forecasts budget for new or repeating projects based on the strategic documentation of prior or existing projects.

Translates creative vision into actionable items to be executed by Project Producers.

Job Specific Qualifications

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in a relatable field or 4-6 years of relevant experience

Experience Requirements

Previous experience as a producer in a fast-paced environment preferred

Expert knowledge of Google Apps – Gmail, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations

Client and Project Management experience

Experience working in a creative environment - e.g. video production, stage / lighting, graphic design, theatre

An interest in improving technical skills and work processes

Broad experience of the production process preferred

The ability to lead the execution of the logistics of a creative concept from pre-production into post-production

The ability to act decisively under pressure

Good planning and organizational skills, excellent people skills

Skill Requirements

Incredible attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Must easily grasp vision and translate it to the tasks required for the ET team to succeed

Excellent spreadsheet skills

Must be a great teammate

Ability to change direction and manage multiple, competing priorities

Ability to break large, complex bodies of work into manageable tasks

Quick learner on ET systems

Physical Requirements

Performs effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints

Must be able to walk up to 5 miles

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Scheduling / Travel Requirements

Basic 9-5 M-F work schedule with the occasional exception for video shoots and all-hands on deck weekends (Easter, Super Bowl of Preaching, Christmas Eve, etc)

Reliable transportation

Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally

Crossroads Staff Qualities

Qualities All Staff Teammates Should Exhibit

Mission Oriented : Committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.

Availability : Expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events, participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.

Authenticity : Communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, and does so with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.

Personal Leadership : Envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.

Collaborative Self-starter : Thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.

Proactive Problem Solver : Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.

Humility : Puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.

Learner : Desires growth and learning from others.

Flexibility : Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to successfully balance competing priorities.

Crossroads Church is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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