Media Production Manager

This role, situated within the Enterprise Communications function of Thrivent, plays a pivotal role in shaping and sharing the narrative of our organization. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in leading video production within diverse settings such as agencies, corporations, or digital media entities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a compelling vision for video production, both within our corporate studio and on location.

• Oversee all aspects of production, including managing live broadcasts from our corporate studio, operating equipment such as cameras, switchers, audio boards, and lighting, and optimizing studio design.

• Collaborate with teams to facilitate streaming events across multiple platforms.

• Demonstrate proficiency in video recording and editing, with a keen focus on creative storytelling, both in studio and on location.

• Provide creative and editorial guidance to partners, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

• Continuously innovate daily operations to integrate new technologies and storytelling techniques, staying ahead of industry trends.

• Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.

• Models Thrivent's leadership competencies - courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.

• Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent's trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 7-10 years of comprehensive experience in video production.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Project leadership skills and ability to develop and execute a vision media strategy.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for video capture and editing.

• Extensive knowledge of video production equipment, including switchers, audio boards, lighting grids, and set design.

• Experience in live streaming platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work flexibly across teams and adapt to evolving project needs.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.

• Strategic approach to content planning and implementation.

• Ability to deliver high-quality content under tight timelines.

Pay Transparency

Thrivent's long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $90,281.00 - $122,145.00 per year OR $43.40 - $58.72 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent's plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent's discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.