May provide budget input for sound, video, and lighting equipment purchases and maintenance.

Job Description

Who we are:

Richmond Beach Congregational Church (RBCC) is an Open and Affirming progressive church that is part of the United Church of Christ. As a congregation, we challenge ourselves to walk the talk of God’s inclusive compassion with all people. All are welcome here, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey.

Our Mission Statement is_ Peace, Respect, and Love… in Action._

Summary of Position:

The Streaming Technician will manage audio and visual elements for services and events (including live streaming) and will provide technical expertise and team leadership. The work averages 2 – 4 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and produce in-person and live-streamed services (weekly Sunday worship, church holiday services such as Christmas Eve, and special events as needed) which may include:

• Manage sound production for both in-house and live-streamed services.
• Manage video integration for both in-house and live-streamed services.
• As needed, seamlessly integrate pre-recorded elements of worship into services.
• As needed, assist congregants and staff in producing pre-recorded elements of worship.
• As needed, compile and render pre-recorded elements of worship into a cohesive service.
• Ensure both live-streamed and pre-recorded services are posted and appropriately linked on time.

2. Communicate directly with leadership including attending weekly staff meetings as requested in support of a cohesive, seamless experience.

3. Train and work directly with volunteers and manage the calendar of volunteers to ensure that services are adequately staffed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in live-stream management, video production and editing, audio/sound design, and lighting.
• Ability to work with, train, and delegate to volunteers at differing skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Required physical needs: must be able to easily climb a set of steep stairs (possibly several times a service), climb a ladder to adjust cameras or lighting, and to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of and comfort with the Congregational Church theology and customs. (See our Mission Statement and our Covenant as a Community of Faith.)
• Experience with Vegas Movie Studio Platinum or an equivalent video editing system.
• Experience with PTZOptics PTZ Cameras, Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD, and live-streaming platforms (such as YouTube).
• Experience with ProPresenter or an equivalent lyrics/video management system.

This position reports to the Director of Music.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Video Editing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person