OVERVIEW

The Media Director leads and develops the Media team in service of the church’s mission, bringing creativity, technical skill, and strategic thinking to how Grace Community Church communicates and tells its story. This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative ownership—using media to proclaim the gospel within our congregation, throughout the Seattle area, and to the nations.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prayerfully understand, champion, and creatively communicate the vision of GCC across multiple media platforms and formats.
• Produce, record, and edit high-quality video content for church use and distribution across digital platforms, reflecting a standard of excellence that honors God.
• Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the Senior Pastor on all media resources, opportunities, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with the Senior Pastor to establish, refine, and execute media operations and strategies that advance the church’s mission and kingdom impact.
• Oversee the creation and completion of video projects that engage and inspire both our congregation and those who have not yet encountered Jesus.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive fluency in all media systems, tools, and protocols used by the church.
• Proactively plan, maintain, and deploy the media tools and platforms that keep GCC at the cutting edge of ministry communication.
• Champion quality at every stage of production, ensuring all output reflects the mission and values of GCC.
• Actively recruit, train, and invest in volunteer teams—casting vision for their role, equipping them with skills, and cultivating a culture of ownership, growth, and joyful service in media ministry.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation efforts across the Media department, setting goals that align with the church’s broader vision.
• Work hands-on alongside the Communications Director as a creative partner—actively contributing to and helping define Grace Community Church’s creative voice, while ensuring consistent, unified messaging across all ministry support services and platforms.
• · Strategically oversee the distribution of media content beyond the congregation, maximizing reach and gospel impact.
• · Manage and execute special media projects assigned by the Senior Pastor with excellence and care.
• · Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of professional experience in media, communications, or marketing.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to shepherd multiple projects from concept to completion.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, with a heart for developing people and building teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in digital graphics software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
• Prior experience in a fast-paced ministry or church environment strongly preferred.
• Skilled in concept development, visual storytelling, and creative layouts.
• Wholeheartedly embrace and embody the church’s vision, values, strategies, and approach to ministry, and fully affirm the church’s statement of beliefs.
• Engage warmly with the church family and the broader community in a manner that reflects the love and character of Christ.
• Active member of Grace Community Church, or commit to membership within 6 months of employment.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable to: Senior Pastor for Directional Responsibilities, Executive Pastor for Operational Responsibilities.
• Accountable for: Media Team (assigned staff, interns & ministry, volunteers)

Pay: $37,522.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person