Creative Video Associate

Job Description

Job Description : Creative Video Associate

Location : Denver, CO

Reports to : Managing Video Producer

• Please email cover letter, portfolio of work, and resume to : with subject line : Video Associate Position

About Real Life Catholic

Founded by Chris Stefanick, we are a mission-driven Catholic nonprofit dedicated to evangelization through dynamic, faithful media and outreach. Our work is rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church and aimed at inspiring individuals to deepen their faith, encounter Christ, and engage with the Church in meaningful ways. We operate with a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and intentionality, reaching audiences across digital platforms, events, and partnerships. We exist to share the message that the Catholic faith is real, relevant, and life-changing, and to help others do the same.

Position Summary

We are seeking a mission-driven Creative Video Associate to shape and produce compelling video content that communicates the heart of Real Life Catholic. The ideal candidate brings strong creative vision, developing ideas into stories that inspire while working through the full process from filming to editing. This role balances imagination with execution, ensuring each project is both visually excellent and deeply impactful in sharing the Catholic faith.

Key Responsibilities

Capture visually compelling video that drives views, retention, and subscribers

Apply motion graphics, sound design, music, color correction, and visual effects to enhance production value.

Edit and optimize videos for pacing, engagement, and retention in line with YouTube algorithms.

Stay current on Catholic culture, events, YouTube content trends, and evolving editing techniques.

Translate creative objectives into intentional and compelling finished videos utilizing both cinematography skills and advanced editing techniques

Collaborate with the creative team to translate vision into strong visual narratives.

Maintain disciplined media management, camera care, and on-set troubleshooting.

Skills / Qualifications

5+ years of professional editing experience for YouTube / social media platforms (long-form experience required), with proven ability to create amazing content

Strong instincts for storytelling, pacing, timing, and audience retention

Exceptional organization skills for media and project management

Proven understanding of YouTube content strategy, analytics, and optimization

Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Passion for faith-based content and a deep understanding of the Catholic faith and culture

Expert-level proficiency with Adobe editing tools, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and related software to bring a video to completion. Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve is a plus

Highly detail-oriented, both artistically and technically, with a drive for excellence

Collaborative, mission-driven, and passionate about storytelling in a Catholic context

Please note :

Some evening / weekend work probable, especially related to video production, filming and editing schedule

Significant overnight travel required for video shoots during large productions

Personal Qualities

Commitment to excellence and continual growth in both creativity and technical skill

Flexible, dependable, and adaptable to diverse filming conditions

Humble, collaborative spirit with a desire to serve the story and the mission of Real Life Catholic

Benefits :

Meaningful work that supports the mission of evangelization in a collaborative and faith-filled work culture

Comprehensive health insurance : medical, dental, vision

401(k) with generous employer match

PTO

Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience