Location: St. John the Evangelist Parish — St. John, Indiana (Just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago!)
Perk Alert: Live rent-free in a charming parish-owned home!
Are you passionate about digital media and storytelling? Do you want to use your creative talents to make a real impact in people’s lives? St. John the Evangelist Parish — a vibrant, growing Catholic community — is looking for a full-time Media Specialist to help bring our mission, "To Be Disciples and Make Disciples," to life through the power of digital evangelization.
At St. John the Evangelist, we don’t just want to keep up — we want to innovate, grow, and reach wide. With a thriving media ministry and a dynamic parish team, we’re using cutting-edge technology and compelling content to spread the Gospel in new and exciting ways.
As our Media Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our communications and digital outreach efforts. You will:
Lead and assist with full video production — from concept to recording to editing.
Capture the energy of parish life by filming B-roll, interviews, and live events.
Support our Sunday Experience livestream, as well as other parish broadcasts.
Train and guide volunteers on our sound and camera systems.
Create engaging content for social media, the parish website, bulletins, screens, and more.
Measure analytics and implement changes to grow our social media reach
Manage website updates to ensure fresh, inspiring content is always front and center.
Highlight parish events, programs, and evangelization efforts through compelling visual storytelling.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and the Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with DSLR and PTZ cameras, sound boards, and lighting setups
A solid understanding of video/audio editing and production workflows
The ability to meet deadlines and bring new ideas to the table
A collaborative spirit and passion for creative ministry
A deep appreciation for — and ideally, a strong commitment to — the Catholic faith
Live rent-free! One of the most exciting benefits is the use of a parish-owned house — a huge financial perk.
Be part of a mission-driven, Christ-centered community that’s on fire for evangelization.
Work in a supportive, innovative environment where creativity is encouraged and celebrated.
Utilize cutting edge equipment
Make a lasting impact through content that truly matters.
This is more than a job — it’s a calling. If you're ready to use your media talents to help spread the Gospel and engage a vibrant, growing parish community, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and portfolio link to our HR Manager.
St. John the Evangelist is a growing and dynamic Roman Catholic parish, located in St. John, IN, less than an hour outside of Chicago. We hold traditional Catholic beliefs while utilizing innovation in our evangelization efforts. We exist to be a Church of disciples who strive to make disciples that love God, love others and serve the poor.