Job Details: Job Location: Hillside Community Church Inc - Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00Hourly, Position Title: Graphics & Video Producer (Contractor)                Functional Ministry Area(s): Communications   Church: Hillside Community Church   Location: Rancho Campus   Primary Contact: Art Director   Classification: Independent Contractor (1099), Project-Based  Supervises: No   Compensation:  $23-26 hour , based on services performed  Schedule: Flexible days and hours, up to 30 hours/week    OVERVIEW  The Graphics & Video Producer supports the visual brand of Hillside Community Church (HCC) by producing graphic design and video/photo content in accordance with project requirements, brand standards, and creative direction provided by the Art Director. This position is anchored primarily in graphic design, with video production as a supporting skill set, moving fluidly between still and motion media as needed. This contractor serves as the primary hands-on producer fulfilling graphics and video requests that come in from across all church and ministry departments — whether that's designing print collateral for a churchwide campaign, capturing and editing video content for weekend gatherings, or executing a volunteer-produced project — all guided by the creative direction, brand standards, and priorities set by the Art Director.  This role is production-focused: the Art Director sets the vision, brand direction, and project priorities, and the Graphics & Video Producer turns that direction into finished graphic and video deliverables efficiently and at volume. As a contractor, this individual works closely with the Art Director and other ministry leads to accomplish shared goals, and is expected to exemplify Hillside's core staff values, committed to the vision of seeing God's hope transform our cities one story at a time, and the mission of experiencing God's love, growing in community, and serving with compassion.    HILLSIDE CORE VALUES  Christ-centered: I choose to seek Christ and His kingdom above all else. I will keep the main thing the main thing and strive to love, trust and follow Jesus, stay grounded in Scripture and keep in step with His Spirit day by day  Compassionate (care): I want to be marked by the compassion of Jesus in how I relate to others, I choose to be a proactive initiator of care, remembering that Jesus is a friend of sinners like me, and reaches out to the suffering  Collaboration: I choose partnership with God and with others over individual achievement and effort. I want to work with God, and His people on His mission of transformation that is bigger than anyone one of us  Community: I will devote myself to and faithfully cultivate friendships with others at Hillside. Growing with Jesus always involves being with friends who pray, serve and follow Jesus together  Commitment: I will wholeheartedly and sacrificially devote myself to God and one another in a world of busyness and overcommitment. In my heart, home, neighborhood and church I will be a devoted follower of Christ  Courageous: our faith calls us out of our comfort zones and invites us to live with boldness & resiliency, filled with God’s Spirit and power. I will seek first the kingdom of God, being a servant and witness to Him daily  Celebration: I will choose to be thankful and joyful in the goodness of God and His salvation. Even when sorrowful I will seek to be grateful for the gifts of God. I also choose to rejoice with others as they rejoice.  RESPONSIBILITIES  Fulfill graphic design and video production requests submitted by all church and ministry departments, under the oversight and direction of the Art Director  Implement the Hillside brand and the Art Director's creative direction within specific ministries across print, digital, and video media  Capture high-quality photo and video content for gatherings, online, social media, and off-campus or creative projects  Plan and set up video shoots, including lighting and audio equipment  Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos, and design graphics and print collateral to spec  Conduct interviews and capture b-roll footage as needed  Handle live streaming for events in collaboration with the Production Team  Provide creative visual production support for weekend gatherings and Hillside events  Coordinate and prepare printed collateral needs for ordering, as directed by the Art Director  Manage video archives and graphic assets, keeping footage and files organized  Ensure all graphic and video content aligns with HCC's brand guidelines and the Art Director's vision  Prioritize and manage a queue of incoming graphics/video requests from multiple departments, communicating timelines and status to requesting ministries  Assist with coordinating volunteer team members on filming, editing, or design projects as directed  Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in both design and video production  Qualifications: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Film/Video Production, or a related field desired  Prior experience in a graphic design and/or video production setting  A portfolio of work demonstrating strength in graphic design, with supporting video/motion samples  Ability to lead a creative process from concept to final production  Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment and see projects through to completion  Self-starter who needs little supervision  Willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve  In tune with the latest design and video trends, keeping HCC on the cutting edge  Theologically, doctrinally, and missionally aligned with Hillside on important matters  Strong verbal and written communication skills  REQUIRED TECHNICAL / OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Advanced proficiency in Adobe design tools, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign  Working knowledge of video production and editing tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom), with willingness to grow toward advanced proficiency over time  Working knowledge of camera and production equipment and terminology (e.g., aperture, shutter speed, ISO, tripod, gimbal, codecs, resolution, shotgun mics, lavaliers, etc.)  Web and app design skills desired  Think creatively and execute designs, concepts, and video content within the direction and brand standards set by the Art Director  Maintain consistency of the HCC visual brand across graphic and video media  Use video and graphic storytelling to translate stories of transformation, driving engagement with Hillside through weekend and online attendance  Film and produce creative, compelling content for online classes, workshops, and experiences  Coordinate with the Art Director, Production Team, and requesting ministry departments on project scope, priorities, and deadlines  Provide printing support to ministries, either through print vendors or in-house printing, as directed by the Art Director  Incorporate feedback and revisions from the Art Director on graphic and video content produced for Hillside