Media Operations and Traffic Assistant

Turning Point for God is the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah and exists to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. Using Dr. Jeremiah’s teaching, we capture, curate, and communicate Bible Strong content through the power of media to share the Gospel with theological and creative excellence. Dr. Jeremiah is committed to teaching the entirety of God’s Word to the world, and his teaching is delivered in multiple languages to approximately 3 billion people across the globe through Turning Point’s various media channels.

To accomplish this mission, more than two hundred staff across various disciplines are committed to sharing the Gospel and Bible Strong teaching through Turning Point. At Turning Point, you will be empowered and equipped to use your unique skills and abilities to glorify God and make an eternal impact while being part of a professional Christian community and relational work environment.

Position Summary:

The Media Operations & Traffic Assistant will assist the Television Media Operations & Traffic Manager with daily operations of the Turning Point Studios – with a particular focus on the ingest, handling, rendering, quality control, mastering and distribution of visual media assets for broadcast television and digital media channels.

Responsibilities:

• Distribution via digital files for Broadcast Television and Turning Point Digital Media, via digital files using Media-Share accounts such as Hightail, Vimeo, Dropbox, etc.
• Manage and/or Perform DVD Message Mastering and Distribution via DVD and/or Blu-ray.
  • Gather and assemble audio and video assets
  • Encode/transcode message master content as created by the long-form team
  • Build DVD menus and test full functionality of the entire product
  • Export/Burn and proof final DDP and physical DVD masters
  • Distribute and archive final DDP and physical DVD masters
• Basic Video Editorial
  • Ingest or transfer original footage and media assets
  • Collaborate and prepare media for editing
  • Coordinate with the Media Manager for project and media asset archiving and storage
• Perform final proofing, thorough quality control, video mastering and digital distribution for Daytime & Weekend long-form, broadcast television programming (Domestic & Select International)
  • Spot-Check each program or product version sequence
  • Render each program or product sequence for optimal digital output
  • Perform complete video mastering process to create an appropriate digital master file
  • Encode weekly broadcast television programs for specific media channels
  • Perform final master quality control of encoded files
  • Distribute final media assets as directed
• Create, update and maintain broadcast documentation
  • Maintain weekly mastering and distribution checklists
  • Maintain daily and weekly broadcast program logs for all program versions
  • Verify and publish weekly message outlines for web team usage on DavidJeremiah.org
• Assist with special program distribution and media requests
• Miscellaneous Production Activities (including, but not limited to)
  • Serve as Production Assistant for Television and Digital Media shoots in the Turning Point Studios and On Location
  • Serve as Stagehand for recording events held within the Turning Point Media Studios
  • Assist with Special Projects and organizational activities on-site and off-site

Core Competencies:

• Spiritual Leadership: Demonstrates a Christ-centered approach to work and relationships.
• Teamwork: Builds positive and supportive relationships within the ministry, including employees, partners, and the community.
• Integrity: Maintains a high standard of ethical and moral conduct.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a well-organized, detail-oriented, high-productivity team player
• Must have a personal desire and drive to produce exceptional video content on a deadline
• Must be an independent self-starter that embraces effective teamwork
• Able to receive constructive feedback and direction
• Functional knowledge of video and audio formats, timecode, sync and signal flow
• Intermediate Proficiency with video and photo editing software (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder & Photoshop)
• Proficiency with encoding and transcoding technologies and methodologies
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software applications
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull equipment weighing 50 lbs.

Other:

• The expected salary for this position is $21.00 - $24.00 an hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Must be a like-minded believer and share our passion to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world.
• Position is full-time, at our Santee, CA offices.

 

Working for Turning Point – What to Expect:

Turning Point for God is committed to creating a dynamic culture that reflects our traditional Christian values and supports our employees’ God-given and unique abilities and skills. Our organization hires employees who share our Christian values and hold to beliefs that are not in conflict with Turning Point’s Employee Statement of Faith.

 

This description reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position, although this list is not all-inclusive to what tasks may be assigned. Turning Point for God reserves the right to modify our job descriptions at any time.

As part of our hiring process, candidates must demonstrate alignment with and support for our Statement of Faith. Agreement with this statement is a requirement for employment with Turning Point for God.

Statement of Faith