Production Professional | Frankfurt, (Germany) | Permanent (Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week)

The posting

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to spread the message of the restored Church of Jesus Christ around the world. This is accomplished in part through the creation of engaging, unified messaging with greater reach and efficiency. Church messages are delivered via television, film, web, print, mobile, social media, and other delivery channels in multiple languages. We always seek new, improved, and more innovative ways to bring the world unto Christ.

This career professional, individual contributor role performs work in communication and publishing services. Individuals possess and apply considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments under general supervision. Routine tasks are performed with little to no supervision. Individuals may function as a multidisciplinary creative and technical specialist in assignments involving large projects or multiple projects. Incumbents operate with considerable latitude in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks, including routine and highly skilled assignments, with general instructions and following established procedures
• Evaluates progress of assignments and provides feedback to management and clients
• Recommends changes to improve project workflows
• Performs professional work as a creative/technical specialist related to multi-disciplinary production projects, including project planning, workflow management, quality assurance, and cross-discipline collaborationGathers project requirements from stakeholders and recommends changes to project plans Completes and maintains necessary project documentation, including schedules, cost estimates, and statements of work Resolves simple and complex issues during project execution, referring the most complex issues to project managers or producers Tracks project progress using project management tools Provides management with reports, answers to financial questions, and supporting documentation Ensures tasks are completed on time and within budget Builds and manages vendor relationships
• May perform some lead role functions in specialty assignments, based on technical skills and creative abilities
• Assists with reviewing performance of Production Assistants and Production Professional 1
• Coordinates projects between multiple departments, divisions, and clients to ensure all content and assets are approved for publication
• Collaborates closely with clients and internal teams to understand needs and priorities and communicates changes, feedback, and project updates
• Operates and maintains production equipment specific to specialized assignments, including highly specialized equipment
• Trains Production Assistants and Production Professional 1 in technical complexities, as assigned
• Performs professional work in one or more of the following specializationsPhotography/videographyPerforms advanced photography and videography services, including with small and large production crews and executive level shoots Prepares and manages assets and timelines using editing systems Edits video and film for broadcast, streaming, and theatrical release Performs various post-production responsibilities, including retouching photos and videos, color correction and grading, and shading Compresses and delivers final media Creates on-screen graphics for videos Operates broadcast cameras (manned, robotic, handheld) Acts as on-site team lead during productions, as assigned; oversees studio operations and directs live broadcasts with small and large production crews Performs broadcast technical directing, as assigned Animation/motion designCreates and modifies motion graphics, concepts, scripts, storyboards, and animation content Edits and finalizes animations to match approved plans Maintains and improves the animation production workflow Works in and develops different animation styles, based on project needs Performs 2D/3D compositing and related motion graphics Leads animation projects from start to finish, as assigned Recommends solutions to design problems Designs branding elements and defines visual style in collaboration with design, motion, and client teams Maintains high visual and motion design quality Audio engineering/music productionOversees music production projects, as assigned Coordinates communications for audio/sound division with other departments and divisions Records, tracks, mixes, and masters content Designs and mixes live sound for events, broadcasts, and theatrical productions, including for remote events Designs and produces sound for film/videos Performs language recording, including automated dialogue replacement (ADR) Oversees technical work of audio assistants and contractors, as assigned Provides ongoing project details to clients, producers, and other stakeholders Writing/editingResearches, writes, and edits stories for digital and print channels, including high-profile projects for global audiences Collaborates with creative teams across multiple Church departments Serves as a lead writer and editor, as assigned Guides the work of other writers and editors Collaborates with project management on project scope and reporting Performs substantive editing to improve clarity, readability, and translatability of content Ensures content follows style guides and editorial standards, trains others to do the same, and provides recommendations for improvement Designs new style guides, as assigned Performs field reporting, as assigned Ensures and maintains accuracy and cultural sensitivity of content Oversees and coordinates publication production Leads simple and complex projects, as assigned Broadcast operationsLeads and coordinates broadcast operations across multiple regions Ensures maintenance of broadcast schedules, including live switching for streams Recommends changes to broadcast programming based on performance metrics Coordinates transportation, set up, operation, and taking down broadcast equipment, including technical requirements of specialized equipment Coordinates training on use and maintenance of specialized equipment Oversees, coordinates, and performs on-set technical support for live and recorded broadcasts Designs lighting and sound for live and recorded broadcasts Ensures operations adhere to standard workflows and recommends changes, as needed Trains others on simple and complex tasks Graphic designSolves design problems on small to large projects, including complex project work Develops graphic design concepts to communicate products, messages, or experiences Evaluates effectiveness of graphic design in production and recommends changes, as needed Works independently on major and minor projects and trains others in technical details of graphic design Maintains quality and creative standards within schedule and budget and recommends changes within project scope Presents concepts and final work to clients Communications/marketingPlans, executes, and evaluates communications campaigns, including strategy development Develops and manages social media content strategies for assigned Church social media channels Develops concepts to communicate products, messages, or experiences Recommends performance metrics to evaluate communications and marketing Analyzes performance based on approved metrics and adjusts strategies to meet business and marketing objectives Communicates strategies and performance metrics to stakeholders, including senior executives Identifies, designs, and implements new channels to expand outreach Coordinates work with contractors and external media, as assigned Oversees publishing of approved web pages for Church websites and mobile applications Leads quality control checks on content and assets prior to publishing Follows up on tasks to ensure deadlines are met and content is published on time Collaborates with internal teams and outside contractors to build and maintain websites using approved processes Coordinates, creates, and publishes short-form and long-form content for digital platforms Ensures audience-focused, on-brand messaging Advises clients on website options that best meet needs Coordinates and publishes online ads for assigned projects Oversees required approval processes with key stakeholders Music PublishingDesigns and maintains sheet music assets and new templates for music products Publishes approved music content across multiple channels and applications Ensures music quality standards are met throughout multi-level approval processes and trains others on standards Leads and tests music publishing software and performs new language testing for upcoming music publications Trains others on the Church music publishing processes, including requirements for multi-language and multi-channel publishing

Qualifications

Required:

• At least eight years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification
• Proven experience working in high pressure situations with tight deadlines
• Proven mastery of a specialty discipline related to publishing
• Considerable technical knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in production or a closely related field
• Demonstrated technical knowledge on one or more specialized areas related to production
• Knowledge of strategy development related to specialized assignments
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Knowledge of current industry tools, trends, and technology
• Highly skilled in understanding needs of clients from varying cultures and backgrounds
• Highly skilled in utilizing products and technologies specific to assignment(s)
• Skilled in utilizing metrics to analyze performance
• Skilled in communicating in English and the local language
• Skilled in building strong working relationships
• Skilled in understanding and following publishing processes
• Proven ability to train others in basic and complex tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly between multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

Preferred:

• A recognized university (post-secondary) degree
• Directly related experience
• Applicable industry-recognized certifications
• Former work-related leadership experience

Candidates should submit a portfolio or relevant examples of previous work as part of their application. The portfolio should demonstrate experience and expertise relevant to publishing, production, or the specialized requirements of the role.