About the role
Overview
Lifeway is seeking a skilled Video Editor to bring engaging content to life for our Hyfi curriculum. In this role, you will own the post-production process from raw footage to polished final deliverable, shaping tone, pace, and emotional impact in support of Next Gen ministries. You will collaborate closely with producers, motion designers, and creative leads to ensure every video meets both brand standards and audience needs. If you are passionate about purposeful storytelling and thrive in a collaborative creative environment, this role offers meaningful work with lasting impact.
Why Lifeway?
Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans, including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.
Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code
This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.
Responsibilities
Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
Edits original footage into complete, polished stories that reflect Lifeway's brand standards and align with each project's creative brief and goals.
Makes informed editorial decisions around pace, style, and tone based on the target audience and distribution platform.
Performs audio mixing, color correction, and sound design to ensure quality and consistency across all video deliverables.
Sources and integrates music, sound effects, graphics, and footage from internal / external partners to support the emotional and creative intent of each project.
Collaborates with motion graphic designers and fellow editors to incorporate animations, captions, and branded templates.
Communicates project timelines, creative roadblocks, and production needs clearly to producers, project managers, and creative leads.
Maintains organized file management and consistent naming structures for all source footage and edited project files.
Participates in review cycles by providing constructive creative input and implementing stakeholder feedback efficiently.
Contributes to team growth through peer coaching, critique sessions, and process improvement ideas.
Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree - preferred
Master's degree - not required
Advanced graduate degree - not required
Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required
Editing reel required— must be submitted with application
3+ years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or media production
Strong proficiency in narrative editing — shaping tone, pacing, and flow across a variety of content types
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced creative environment
Experience with audio mixing and color correction at a professional level
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with producers, designers, and creative team members
Reliable creative judgment and decision-making in editorial and collaborative workflows
Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings
Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
Experience serving in Next Gen ministries, strongly preferred
Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred
Experience editing curriculum, ministry, or mission-driven video content
Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and integrating animated elements into video projects
Experience editing for live events or camp environments
Proficiency in file organization best practices within a shared production environment
Basic proficiency in After Effects or motion design — able to navigate and support motion graphics work when needed
Experience editing content for paid social media advertising
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