Production Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Production Director provides visionary and operational leadership for all technical production at Church at Viera, overseeing the audio, video, lighting, and broadcast elements of adults and children’s worship services, as well as ministry events throughout the week. At CAV’s scale of 2,500+ adults in weekend attendance, this is a leadership role requiring the ability to build, develop, and manage a multi-layered team of staff and volunteers. The Production Director is accountable for delivering an excellent technical worship experience that serves CAV’s mission week after week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership & Development
Recruit, hire, develop, and manage production staff including Production Coordinators, discipline leads (audio, video, lighting), and contracted specialists
Build and oversee a large, organized volunteer structure capable of supporting 2,500+ adult weekend attendance across multiple services and venues
Create a production team culture centered on our vision and values, one that is competent, connected, and deeply committed to ministry
Conduct regular staff reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and develop growth paths for direct reports
Lead weekly production team meetings/trainings and participate in broader Service Programming Team planning meetings
Production Excellence & Execution
Provide strategic and creative leadership for all audio, video, lighting, set design, and broadcast elements of weekend worship services and special events, as well as various ministry events throughout the week.
Establish and maintain high production standards appropriate for a church of our size and influence
Serve as executive technical decision-maker on service production, including IMAG, multi-camera video direction, live streaming, broadcast video, and post-production workflows
Oversee the use of ProPresenter, digital audio consoles, intelligent lighting, and other production platforms used across Church at Viera’s campus
Continuously evaluate production quality; identify gaps and drive improvements across staff and volunteer teams
Oversee multi-venue and/or multi-site production coordination to ensure consistency across all locations
Operations, Technology & Stewardship
Own and manage the capital and operational production budget with accountability to the Worship Pastor
Direct the evaluation, procurement, installation, and lifecycle management of all production equipment and technology infrastructure
Establish maintenance schedules, equipment inventory systems, and replacement planning to protect Church at Viera’s technical investments
Stay current with emerging production technologies, including AI-assisted production tools, cloud-based media workflows, live streaming platforms, and make informed recommendations for adoption
Ensure all production operations meet applicable compliance, safety, and copyright standards
Strategic Planning & Cross-Team Collaboration
Serve as the senior production voice in weekly Service Programming Department planning meetings, contributing technical insight to the creative and service planning process
Partner with the Worship Pastor and pastoral team to anticipate production needs for series launches, special events, holidays, and campus-wide initiatives
Manage vendor and contractor relationships related to production, broadcast, and event technical services
Develop and implement a long-range production roadmap that supports Church at Viera’s vision for growth, new campuses, and broadcast ministry
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or formal training in production, broadcast, communications, or a related technical discipline preferred
Equivalent combination of professional experience and demonstrated technical expertise will be considered
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of hands-on experience in a professional production environment required
Minimum 3+ years in a Production Director or Technical Director role at a church with 2,500+ weekend attendance strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing a multi-person production staff team with direct accountability for hiring, development, and performance
Expert-level experience in live audio, IMAG, multi-camera video direction, and live streaming/broadcast workflows
Experience with large-scale lighting design and execution in a live worship context
Proven track record of managing significant production budgets (capital and operational) with measurable stewardship outcomes
Multi-venue and/or multi-site production leadership experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with AI-assisted production workflows, cloud media platforms, and modern streaming distribution (e.g. Resi, BOXCAST, YouTube Live) preferred
SKILLS
A vital and growing personal faith in Jesus Christ
Align with the vision, mission, and values of Church at Viera
Must be a proven team builder with the ability to inspire, develop, and unify staff and volunteers around a shared ministry vision
Must demonstrate Godly character and a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards and our staff values
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead across pastoral, administrative, creative, and technical audiences
Must be a high-capacity leader who can hold strategic vision and operational detail
Must be organized, decisive, and able to manage competing priorities under the pressures of a weekly production rhythm
Must have strong instructional and coaching skills to develop staff and train a large volunteer base
Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs or more
Must have advanced working knowledge of: Stage design, construction, and maintenance; Digital audio consoles, live sound reinforcement, and multi-room audio systems at scale; Multi-camera video production, switching, IMAG, and broadcast/streaming delivery; Intelligent lighting design, DMX programming, and lighting control systems; ProPresenter and multi-screen presentation workflow management; Video editing and post-production software (e.g. Adobe Premiere); Production project management and scheduling in a high-frequency, multi-service environment
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Sunday – Thursday. Hours may vary based on church needs and may include working full weekends.
CAV hosts several large events (All Hands-on Deck) throughout the year. These events are mandatory for all staff.
STAFF VALUES
Gospel First - Lead with the hope of Christ
Jesus Perspective - Look for those in the margins
Contagious Passion - Set the tone and the pace
Be Authentic - Be honest with yourself and each other
Willing Sacrifice - You before me
Believe Best - Cultivate trust through optimism
Take Risks - Grow stronger through failure
Equip Leaders - Greater impact through multiplication
Extreme Ownership - All in for CAV’s mission
Compassionate Conviction - Sharing truth and giving grace with a loving spirit
Bring Joy - Don’t forget to have fun
Be Unified - Bring people together