Church Staffing is hiring: Audio-Visual Production Director in Louisville

Job Description : Summary / Objective

The Audio-Visual Production Director (hereinafter referred to as the A / V Production Director) is a part-time position focused on providing technical expertise and team leadership for the church’s sound, media, video, and stage lighting. The A / V Production Director is also responsible for audio / video technical and creative development, production, and training related to the live / post-production audio / visual needs of Green Castle Baptist Church (hereinafter referred to as GCBC).

The A / V Production Director ensures that the worship services, Bible Studies, and A / V needs from GCBC ministries continue to grow in effectiveness and quality of excellence in alignment with the church’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives. The A / V Production Director will be focused on the production of and the technical oversight of the weekly live-streamed morning worship services, Noonday Bible Study, evening Bible Study, and special events.

Reports to

Worship & Arts Director

Essential Functions

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Possesses a servant leader’s heart and a strong passion to support the ministry of GCBC.
• Skilled in creating and mixing quality sound in the worship center.
• Comfortable and proficient in working with a variety of audio, video, media, and lighting equipment.
• An understanding of frequency coordination for wireless microphones, in-ear systems and wireless instrument feeds.
• The A / V Production Director should also be proficient in ProPresenter, Windows OS, PowerPoint, YouTube live streaming, and computer networks, and have a working knowledge of various software platforms for video production / editing and audio production / editing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills. Obtains a “problem solver” attitude.
• Skilled in all levels of video production (pre-production, live production, post-production, camera operation, editing, sound design, color correction, etc.).
• Knowledgeable and skilled in live-switching of multi-camera sources, with up-stream keys and down-stream keys.
• Inasmuch as our primary focus is producing live events, the applicant must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple priorities.
• High-capacity individual who is consistently striving to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in front-of-house operation for service, utilizing the digital audio board.
• Provide training and expertise to improve the mixing skills of current and future GCBC AV volunteers.
• Provide personal operational and / or supervision of volunteers for all worship services, ministry events, and special events of GCBC, including but not limited to the Sunday morning service.
• Partner with the Worship and Arts Director and / or A / V team members to develop plans and strategies for ongoing A / V-related worship additions and / or improvements.
• Coordinate with the Worship and Arts Director each week in order to create ProPresenter for in-house support and announcements and create PowerPoint slides for use in live program.
• Establish standards of operation and quality for A / V ministries and oversee continuous improvement against those standards.
• Keep current with new technology trends in equipment, hardware, and computer software programs and plan for inclusion, if applicable to the current or future plans of GCBC digital media opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions relative to live audio, recorded audio, web audio, video recording, and the production of vignettes, livestream of video production (live or pre-recorded productions), lighting and stage production for the church facility.
• Continually work on developing and improving personal skills for use in ministry so that the A / V ministry can grow. Participation in workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. is encouraged.
• Responsible for maintaining A / V budgets within approved annual guidelines, as well as developing written strategic and expenditure proposals as needed throughout the year.
• Create and maintain updated contingency plans with the A / V ministry.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Strengthen and manage an A / V volunteer ministry which includes the development of volunteer positions and integration of aptitude assessments.

Additional Responsibilities

While the A / V Production Director is a part-time position, the A / V Production Director must be available during weekday staff hours, plus flexibility for creative work that must be done outside of normal staff hours.

Competencies

• Sound in the Christian faith.
• Have a good working knowledge of audio, video, lighting, staging, and rigging.
• Possess a genuine love and commitment to helping Green Castle’s A / V ministry.
• Collaborative attitude with Worship & Arts Director and volunteers within the A / V ministry.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and creative team player.
• Experience in administration, developing budgets, and controlling expenditures.

Required Education and Experience

• Two or four-year degree in audio-visual or related field; or two to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Clear Background Screen

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Pastor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.