Creative Media Intern
The media intern will play a key supporting role in creating and organizing media assets for communications and marketing, as well as ministry events. Supporting ministries across the organization and working alongside experienced professionals they will get the opportunity to grow exceptional visual skills, become a strong team player and develop the organizational and leadership skills that will set them up for success in their creative or ministry career. At the same time, they will help to deliver Kingdom impact and engagement through the ministries of Vintage Church in LA.
Responsibilities
Creative Content
Create engaging visual assets for social media, Sunday Services, and Ministries to reflect our brand and vibrant community
Shoot photos and video, undertake image retouching / photo editing / photo selection to capture the life of our church in action
Undertake some graphic design projects and printing to support our ministries
Utilize exceptional visual skills including composition, color, and visual impact to enhance ministry media
Apply an excellent eye for detail to image retouching and video editing, including color and lighting correction
Media Operations & Systems
Build and run ProPresenter slide presentations and LED graphics for our screens for Sundays and Ministry events
Coordinate video and photography volunteers and be responsible for organizing and tagging photos
Maintain great organizational skills to manage digital assets and meet tight deadlines
Production & Logistics
Assist in set-up/organizing of studio/stage sets & equipment, including lighting, backdrops, and sound gear
Work collaboratively with others toward a common goal, specifically alongside the Engagement Team to enable ministry impact
Developmental Goals
Develop and refine photography and video editing skills – shoot and post-production. Including lighting, composition, color editing for visual impact and consistency
Develop exceptional design and layout skills to communicate effectively through Slide presentations, 2D and motion graphics, Information Architecture / typography, imagery and video across a range of screen types
Develop leadership and interpersonal skills to mobilize, encourage and develop our volunteer photography and video teams
Develop strong project management, prioritization and organizational skills
Grow in software skills: including, ProPresenter, Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign
Specific Requirements
1-2 years’ experience in creating graphics for Social Media, including reels to music, (Instagram required, TikTok desirable)
Relevant college degree / OR a strong portfolio demonstrating skills and potential
Preferred Experience of: 1. Photography (specifying camera settings for aperture, shutter speed and ISO to achieve different creative effects) / 2. Video Filming (including setting exposure, operating lens and advanced settings), 3. Filming / Studio Set-Up including lighting and staging / 4. Motion Graphics or Animation
A proven ability in graphic design, and/or photo editing / and/or video editing
Media Intern Schedule Variations
Typical Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday, plus Thursdays
Hannah Knight, Director of Engagement
Following a BA Hons in Visual Communication Design, Hannah worked for several London agencies over two decades, leading teams and consulting on Branding, Communications, User Interface and Experience Design. Following a two year Christian Leadership School, she followed a call to full time ministry – which had always been a big part of her life and passion outside of work.
Hannah is building a team at Vintage to effectively engage more people with faith, discipleship and community – and to help build momentum in all that God is doing here. Her team delivers strategy, creativity, communications and digital media to help achieve our mission objectives. It's exciting work, with a lot of opportunities for fun and impact. All within a hard-working team who are professionally qualified, passionate about what they do, and on mission together.