Organization Overview:

Al-Maqasid Islamic Seminary is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Muslim scholars by providing a comprehensive holistic education in Islamic sciences, such as theology and jurisprudence, and classical Arabic. Our mission is to foster a balanced understanding of Islamic teachings and prepare students for a life of service to the community and advanced degrees at esteemed institutions.

Position Summary:

The Production Coordinator conceptualizes, plans, creates, and manages creative productions. They implement content strategies across social media platforms seeking to enhance brand visibility, engage our current and growing audience and drive user interaction. As a Production Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining strict production schedules as well as conceptualizing, researching, developing, and executing video assets that resonate with our audience and align with our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your work will focus on live-streams, lecture series, short- form videos, short films, utilizing in-house content and stock footage.


Duties and responsibilities

Studio / Production Management

  • Assist with on-set and on-location operations, ensuring smooth, timely execution.

  • Track media assets, organize footage logs, and assist in delivering final content.

  • Maintain and update production schedules from pre-production to post-production across multiple projects.

  • Manage media staff and volunteers’ production schedules, assignments, and deliverables.

  • Organize logistics for documentary shoots, studio recordings, and live streams, including locations, equipment rentals, crew coordination, and travel arrangements.

  • Create and distribute production documents, including schedules, call sheets, tracking reports.

  • Track project budgets and expense reporting.

  • Manage the Al-Maqasid studio space and coordinate studio production.

    Social Media & Communications

  • Manage and maintain the company’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Tik Tok, etc).

  • Create and schedule posts that promote projects, live streams, film releases, and behind-the-scenes content.

  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop engaging digital content aligned with studio ethos and production goals.

  • Monitor engagement metrics and adjust strategies to maximize reach and impact.

    Administrative Support

  • Maintain and update project management tools to track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.

  • Monitor and report on analytics and metrics.

  • Support budget tracking, invoice management, and expense reporting.

  • Assist with preparing weekly production reports for Executive Team.

  • Collaborate with Media Director and Media Team to execute a data-driven social media strategy across various platforms aligning with channel growth goals and Al- Maqasid’s overall media and marketing objectives.

  • Follow internal processes, execute 

    Qualifications

  • Deep alignment with Islamic principles and the mission of Al-Maqasid.

  • 4+ years of experience in content creation, with a focus on video production and social media management.

  • Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills and creativity in both creative and documentary platforms.

  • Ability to tell compelling stories in a visual format.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Experience in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Audition is a plus.

  • Experience color grading with an understanding of white balance, color correction, and color theory.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other editing software.

  • Strong grasp of AI creative platforms and ability to use AI tools in content creation.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and their content requirements.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Experience in content shooting (photography/videography) is mandatory.

Commitment

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Al-Maqasid campus in Macungie, PA; however, this position will require evening and weekend shifts.

Questions about the position can be addressed to the Executive and Media Director, Mustafa Davis mustafa@almaqasid.org.