Video Editor

Description Department: Creative Arts

Reports to: Video Director

Status: Non-Exempt Full-Time

Supervisory Role: No

Objective The Video Editor is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content that communicates the vision and values of the church. This role plays a key part in engaging the congregation and expanding outreach through compelling visual storytelling across multiple platforms.

Essential Job Functions

• Capture, edit, and produce high-quality video content that tells meaningful stories and supports the church’s mission.
• Edit video for weekend services, live streams, social media, and internal communications.
• Create and incorporate motion graphics, animations, and color correction to enhance video projects.
• Assist with pre-production planning, including concept development, scripting, and shot planning.
• Support video shoots through setup and operation of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Ensure consistent branding, style, and visual quality across all video content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay up to date with video production techniques, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate closely with the Video Director to execute projects aligned with the church’s vision.
• Provide video support to various ministries and campuses as needed.
• Organize and maintain media assets, including archiving footage and managing project files.
• Actively engage in the life of the church, including attending weekend services and participating in church-wide initiatives (e.g., tithing).

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday during regular office hours
• Availability required for evenings and weekends as needed for services and events

Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio equipment
• Strong understanding of video formats, compression, and platform-specific requirements
• Strong storytelling ability and visual creativity
• Excellent attention to detail in editing, pacing, and visual composition
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for video distribution
• Strong organizational skills for file management and asset tracking
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Alignment with the mission, values, and culture of Compass Church
• A demonstrated heart for ministry and serving others

Education

• College Degree in creative arts or equivalent experience

Requirements Of Compass Staff We consider ministry readiness, and an individual’s capacity to represent Compass Church’s beliefs, during the selection process for all positions.

Each member of the Compass Church team takes a “how can I help” approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support that permeates our culture. There is no task below a team member at Compass if we see something that needs to be done, we do it!