Video Specialist

1. Video Editing
   1. Able to edit impactful, professional-quality videos
      1. 1. Short documentary and story-based videos
         2. Interview, lecture, and talking-head style videos
         3. Effectively pair b-roll with interviews to create emotionally compelling content
         4. Short promo and social media videos
   2. Basic audio editing
   3. Basic color correction
   4. Upload and deliver videos according to department procedures
   5. Able to ingest and house code media, to keep projects and media well organized
2. Camera Operation and Production Support
   1. Able to operate video cameras in the field and studio, to produce interview, documentary- and promo-style content
   2. Able to record quality audio in the field and studio with basic audio equipment
   3. Familiarity with basic lighting, grip, teleprompter, and other production equipment
   4. Experience with specialty camera equipment, such as gimble, drone, and/or action cams, helpful but not required
   5. Assist the team with planning and executing productions as needed
3. Live Audio-Visual Support - Operating camera, audio, lighting, slide and video playback, and livestream equipment as needed for conferences and events
4. Archive and Digital Asset Management Support
   1. Able to learn and utilize Orange Logic, our digital asset management platform
   2. Upload, organize, and add metadata to media according to department standards
   3. Assist a core team of archive admins with ongoing media archiving tasks to help preserve ministry media and make it searchable and sharable
   4. Able to manage large amounts of data, follow file-naming, organization, and security conventions
5. Additional Skills and Responsibilities
   1. Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for production and AV support at ministry conferences and events
   2. Able to work well as part of a team or independently to serve the media needs of the Marketing department and ministry. Responds well to feedback and notes. Able to work alongside, collaborate with, and provide direction as needed to other staff members, on camera talent, our donors, and the people we serve
   3. Experience with digital photography and photo editing helpful, but not required
   4. Familiarity with social media platforms, trends, and best practices helpful, but not required.
   5. Familiarity with non-profit marketing and media practices and trends
   6. Able to Quality Control one’s own work

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below).

MINISTRY LIFE:

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus*” and perform their work with excellence.

CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes:

Active Participation – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilities

Continuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry

Culture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding

Integration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work

Below outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.

BIBLICAL COMMISSION:

“Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)

VISION:

“A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION:

“To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

VALUES:

1. Honor God in everything we do
2. Build relationships based on trust and respect
3. Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
4. Practice responsible stewardship

* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).