Production Assistant

Reports to Producer

The Production Assistant works under the direction of the Producer and supports the work of the Production Lead to assist in the capture and creation of photographic and video content for distribution across Word on Fire platforms and social media channels.

Location: Rochester, MN

Employment Type: Full-time

Please submit a reel or samples of your videos/images if you have them.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras, lights, microphones and recording software as directed 

• Capture behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos and videos during production and events to be shared via social media

• Assist with audio and video recording in the Word on Fire studio as directed

• Makes basic post-production edits as assigned

• Cut short video clips from larger content for promotional purposes and social media posts as directed 

• Assist in the facilitation of all areas of production as assigned including but not limited to tasks related to event coverage, studio video projects, on-location projects, post-production, and craft services

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for production and video creation

• Great organizational skills with a close attention to detail

• Ability to travel frequently, work occasional weekends and odd hours as needed

• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with video production processes

• Basic understanding of video lighting methods

• Technical and aesthetic awareness 

• Interest in filmmaking and photography 

• High levels of initiative and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Barron and a passion for the mission of Word on Fire

Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

Employee Benefits

Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation

• Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year

• Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability

• Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

• A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary

• Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!