We want to announce that North Point’s Media department has a “Media Producer” position available. You might ask, “Is this a fit for me?” or “what does a Producer actually do?” because we know it looks different in each organization.
First of all, THIS IS NOT A SUNDAY MORNING PRODUCTION JOB. The media department is responsible for creating print, media, and video content for North Point Ministries. We are also responsible for exporting service content generated from Sunday morning to the web, TV, partnerships and other outlets
Our Producers are responsible for leading and guiding the vision of a video from concept to execution. From a really quick shoot to an elaborate shoot. Small budget to big budget. Internal resources to hiring out all aspects. All of these factors are things you will have the opportunity to experience. The best part is you will be surrounded by a team of individuals who don’t just want the best for you, but the best for this organization because what we get to be a part of impacts peoples lives, forever.
If you are to be considered for this position you must be able to identify, lead, and develop the
CONCEPT, STORY, & EXECUTION of a video. From motion graphics, to on location shooting. That said -
Do apply if:
. . . you have an internal drive for excellence.
. . . you LOVE the details that bring out the best in any TV show, movie, graphics, story, idea . . .
. . . you love to build and lead a team of creatives.
. . . you get excited about a big OR small budget.
. . . you get excited about a two week turn or a two day turn.
. . . you get excited about a small budget, two-day turn PLUS two other projects just got emailed to you.
. . . you love figuring out why one video worked and another did not.
. . . you LOVE macs.
. . . you eat stress for lunch.
. . . you can be successful with a great idea, whether it came from you or not.
. . . you take good ideas and make them great.
. . . you love to oversee a project from conception to completion both in studio and
. . . on location.
. . . you love to work closely with directors, actors, writers, graphic designers, copywriters, pastors, ministries, and interns.
. . . you are incredibly well organized.
. . . you are motivated without a due date.
. . . you happen to know or be an expert in Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator, or a RED CAMERA.
Do not apply if:
. . . you want a 9-5 job. This is production people.
. . . you do not love the pursuit of making a great story.
. . . you do not like people (specifically actors, artists, directors, or communicators).
. . . crisis scares you.
. . . you are easily satisfied.
. . . you are inflexible.
. . . chaos is a good thing to you.
. . . you are NOT a good listener (ask someone you know)
. . . you have to do EVERYTHING yourself
. . . you trust no one
. . . you can only work on one project at a time.
. . . the Wii scares you.
Please email this application along with your resumé, demo reel (highlighting what your contributions were) to kim.radgoski@northpoint.org. PDF of job posting HERE
We are honored you would consider working with us!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I don’t recommend eating stress for lunch, it can you the squirts. I do love the pursuit of a good story though. Too bad I love my job.
peace | dewde
February 18th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Dewde,
ummmmm I have secretly seen some of the stuff you have created with your family. Deeeeewde, it’s really good. Seriously. I was really close to asking about some of the content for an idea I had. But it never came about. Keep shooting, you never know where it will end up.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
This sounds cool and right up my alley… if it only it were graphic driven and not video. I can’t wait for you to post an Art Director position opening.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Cameron -
Not sure what you mean by graphic driven and not video.
If you mean print driven, key art, look and feel for print material, you are correct, this is not that type of roll. However, being a producer that has a strong art direction background and that can potentially execute some items can only help. This position will have to oversea and speak into Mograph projects as well. I would still recommend applying.
Brad
February 19th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Posting this for my cousin (I apologize, he needs the work)…
“I have been producing video for like, a really long time, ever since them guys at windows listened to me and designed my most favorite piece of intellectual property: Movie Maker.
There cannot be anything more funner than thinking up stuff, taking some piccies with a disposable fun cam, and putting them together in different ways with all kinds of swishy, swoopy transitions that kinda like, make your tummy turn round and round.
Now that I am complete with 7 - the number of perfection - I just know that it is gonna take my creativity to a whole nuver level! I am not sure what coloring in my cardboard camera has to do with getting a position - but if red is what you want then red is what its going to be!
I asked my wife how I fit the requirement of being ‘motivated without a due date’, she did not understand what that could mean ‘cos with each one of our 9 kids she always had a due date… maybe it has something to do with surprises…
Anyhows, my hard drive has just finished defragging so I’d better get back to it….
Oh… and I do LOVE Macs… the Fillet’O'Fish is pretty good too.
My name’s Eric, and I’m a PC…”
(Yes, he is.)
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:15 am
whooh, if I could simply get on a plane and move to the US I would apply in a heartbeat.
Sounds like a Dream job - to me
February 24th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Does this role actually do the editing/execution of a project?
February 25th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Mike -
This role is not required to do the editing of a project unless the producer has that skill set and CHOOSES to take it on for a particular project. Some producers can write, some can direct, some can do amazing motion graphics. Ultimately, we are looking for someone that can see the project through from beginning to end. If the producer wants to own a piece of the execution, then it’s up to the producer.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Hey Brad,
Just out of curiosity, is this position still open? How soon are you looking to fill it (assuming it hasn’t already been filled)?
Thanks!
March 22nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Since I have already applied I don’t want to drop my name, as well as I am sure my coworkers frequent this site. (smile)
Just wanted to ask, how the hunt is going, anyone peaked your interest yet.
November 18th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Anyone who takes this job has to be talented. I’ve been to services at North Point and they seem to have an incredible church multimedia set-up. I hope you were able to fill the position because some of the best parts about the services at North Point are due to the behind the scenes production that goes on there.