Creative Producer

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

**The last day to submit an application for this position is May 14, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. **

Creative Producer

The Creative Producer is a key creative member of the Media Production Services team at BYU Continuing. This role leads the development and execution of unscripted and scripted videos, commercial advertisements, educational media, and other creative productions. The Creative Producer is responsible for overseeing projects from concept through delivery—ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with institutional quality, branding, and content standards.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Oversee creative video and photography projects from inception through final delivery, including pre-production, production, and post-production phases
• Lead project planning efforts including budgeting, scheduling, casting, location scouting, and production design
• Hire, mentor, and supervise production crews, student employees, contractors, and third-party vendors
• Manage production workflows, logistics, and schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery of projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production-related issues and troubleshoot challenges throughout the production lifecycle
• Provide creative direction and leadership during post-production, including editing, sound design, and visual finishing
• Ensure all productions meet established quality standards, timelines, and approved scope
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align projects with educational, marketing, and branding objectives
• Oversee production documentation including releases, permits, and contracts
• Support and contribute to equipment evaluation, purchasing, and maintenance

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s Degree in film, photography, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in film/video production, including at least 1 year of supervisory experience
• Strong project coordination and production management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Solid technical understanding of video and photography production workflows
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to work within institutional brand standards and guidelines

Preferred

• Bachelors of Fine Arts or Master’s Degree in film, photography, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in film production in a supervisory role
• Experience producing and directing narrative or commercial content
• Experience managing creative teams in agency or agency-like environments
• Experience working with external vendors and third-party production partners
• Experience producing educational media for higher education
• Familiarity with industry-standard editing and production tools
• Knowledge of production documentation, rights management, and release processes
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits