Manager, Media Production

ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE

Vision: We want Christian education to be a transformational guide in the lives of young believers as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

About the Team: The purpose of the Digital Learning Media department is to create compelling educational audio and video content that enhances BJU Press materials.

Role Summary: As a manager in Digital Learning Media at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will lead the Media Production department to facilitate the creation of video content for educational materials. The manager oversees the Scripting & Producing, Video Design, Set Art, and Composer teams while ensuring effective production processes, project scheduling, resource allocation, quality standards, and timely delivery of educational media products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and evolve production systems, workflows, and operational standards across the Scripting & Producing, Video Design, Set Art, and Composer functions
• Ensure production processes, standards, and expectations are clearly documented, communicated, and consistently followed across all creative teams
• Lead and develop supervisors and team leads to ensure organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and alignment with department objectives
• Establish segment production priorities and capacity strategies to support publishing commitments, product timelines, and organizational objectives
• Own the strategy, structure, and continuous improvement of the department's project management infrastructure, reporting systems, and workflow automation tools
• Evaluate production performance and operational risks, driving proactive resolution of issues impacting schedules, resources, quality, or delivery commitments
• Direct department capacity planning and resource strategy to optimize productivity, staffing utilization, and project delivery
• Ensure production outputs consistently meet established educational, technical, creative, and brand standards through quality governance and leadership alignment
• Define and maintain department-wide quality standards, workflow expectations, and operational frameworks that drive consistency across segment productions
• Analyze production metrics and generate reporting to evaluate department performance, identify trends, and support operational decision-making
• Facilitate segment assignment, briefing, milestone review, and project wrap-up processes to ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Serve as an escalation point for production challenges, providing conflict resolution, direction, and decision-making support when teams or supervisors encounter obstacles
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, quality, and operational effectiveness across production functions
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, remove barriers, and support the successful delivery of educational media products
• Facilitate leadership and planning forums that support strategic alignment, operational decision-making, and department coordination for segment creation
• Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and professional development initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and long-term operational planning in support of department and corporate objectives

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

Strong leadership abilities to guide and support a highly motivated team

Exceptional multitasking skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to work with other managers in alignment with departmental goals

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team coordination and instructor support

Self-motivated with a creative mindset, ensuring innovative solutions and timely project completion

Outstanding time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines efficiently

Excellent knowledge of cinematic/dramatic terms and principles

Adaptability and willingness to learn new computer skills and software as needed

Basic understanding of BJU Press’s educational philosophy and its application in media production

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.

Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.