Job Details

Creative Content Coordinator

Media Department

Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Creative Content Coordinator is responsible for managing the planning, scheduling, and execution of content-related projects that support the department and communication goals of Joel Osteen Ministries and Lakewood Church. This role ensures video and multimedia projects stay on track, are delivered on time, and align with the church's mission and messaging. Working closely with the Senior Digital Video Producer, Creative Project Specialist, and other team leaders, this position acts as a central hub for content production, fostering collaboration and efficient workflows across departments.

This position reports directly to the Senior Digital Video Producer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Content Planning & Strategy

• Collaborate with the Senior Digital Video Producer to develop and execute content plans that support the church's mission and departmental objectives
• Coordinate the creation of visual and multimedia content for multiple channels
• Partner with marketing team members, designers, and project managers to ensure content aligns with integrated campaigns
• Ensure that all content adheres to brand voice, tone, and messaging standards

Production Scheduling & Coordination

• Coordinate production schedules, editorial calendars, and timelines
• Manage logistics for content production, including locations, equipment, and talent from pre-production through post-production
• Work with the Senior Digital Video Producer to schedule production meetings and prioritize projects based on urgency and strategic importance
• Maintain a master calendar of all content production activities
• Coordinate contractor scheduling and support for production shoots and events

Cross-Departmental Communication

• Receive video requests from internal departments and ensure timely response
• Serve as liaison between departments to facilitate clear communication and deliverables

Project & Workflow Coordination

• Track and report on project progress, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet established quality standards
• Assist with managing vendor relationships for outsourced production (e.g., freelancers, videographers)
• Coordinate the accurate and timely distribution of content across designated channels, ensuring delivery to internal teams such as social media, web, and other platforms once content is completed and approved

Data Management

• Organize and archive Marketing video assets within the church's SAN (Storage Area Network) system
• Develop and maintain consistent folder structures and naming conventions for all media
• Partner with the video team to ensure media is properly backed up, accessible, and retrievable
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a member of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church's beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community.

• Regular attendance at Church services and classes
• Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church
• Serving our community through local outreaches as needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS

• Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church's vision, mission, values, and core beliefs
• Demonstrated Christ-like character
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate effective time management skills
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Wrike, Asana, Trello, or equivalent)
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage calendars, production schedules, and resource allocation
• Proficiency in generating project status reports, tracking progress, and communicating updates to leadership
• Familiarity with digital asset management practices, including archiving, naming conventions, and file organization
• Working knowledge of video production workflows, from pre-production through post-production
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback while maintaining a collaborative, service-oriented attitude

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Some college preferred; a Bachelor's degree in Media, Communications, or other related fields is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in content coordination, project management, or production coordination within a creative or media environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Adobe Creative Cloud