Media: Creative Media & Production Co-ordinator
Bloemfontein, Free State (Full Time)
The Creative Arts Production Co-ordinator – Bloemfontein is responsible for directing, managing, and executing all creative arts productions, stage designs, and special event activations within the city. This role involves overseeing a team of volunteers—including actors, dancers, makeup artists, costume designers, and props coordinators—while ensuring high-quality creative storytelling for Sunday services, productions, and conferences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production, musical theatre, and event management, with the ability to bring creative concepts to life through innovative stage design, dynamic performances, and immersive audience experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer & Team Leadership
Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in acting, dance, makeup, costume, and props.
Develop a structured volunteer engagement plan, ensuring a strong, committed team.
Coordinate and schedule volunteers for Sunday services, productions, and conferences.
Production & Performance Oversight
Direct and manage creative productions, ensuring seamless execution of performances.
Oversee choreography, stage direction, and rehearsals for theatrical and dance elements.
Manage the creative flow of service openers and special performances.
Stage Design, Costume & Makeup
Design and oversee set construction for Sunday services, productions, and conferences.
Ensure costume and makeup designs align with production themes and creative vision.
Manage logistics for stage setups, ensuring smooth transitions between performances.
Creative Sunday Service Elements
Develop and produce engaging visual sermon illustrations to enhance message impact.
Create and implement physical props that bring biblical themes to life.
Event Activations & Special Productions
Plan and execute creative event activations for key occasions (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Dream Week, etc.).
Oversee event setup, ensuring impactful storytelling and audience engagement.
Assist with monthly baby dedication set-up and other media fundraising initiatives as needed.
Volunteer Year-End Planning
Organize and execute volunteer appreciation events in Johannesburg.
Develop creative programming to honor and celebrate the contributions of volunteers.
Budget & Resource Management
Develop and manage budgets for productions, conferences, and creative campaigns.
Allocate resources effectively to maintain high production quality within budget constraints.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
Degree or certificate in Theatre Production, Performing Arts, Event Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in production or musical theatre.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, particularly in volunteer-driven environments.
Ability to direct performances, manage rehearsals, and oversee stage productions.
Creativity in stage design, costume planning, and visual storytelling.
Experience in budgeting and financial planning for productions and events.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Preferred
Experience in church or faith-based creative arts and media production.
Background in theater, music, dance, or graphic design.
Knowledge of LED screen integration for stage productions.
Work Conditions & Expecatations
Must be based in Bloemfontein.
Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and event days.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Willingness to collaborate with ministry leaders and creative teams.
If you feel qualified and called to apply to this position, kindly submit your updated CV along with a letter of motivation and a portfolio of evidence & experience.
You can email your application to applications@crcmedia.org by Monday, 31 March 2025