What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION DIRECTOR position at Allegheny Center Alliance Church?
Summary
The Production Director leads the live production and worship technology efforts of ACAC. This position is responsible for coordinating all production elements needed for executing weekend services, as well as support for auxiliary programming throughout the campus. The Production Director will also participate in the execution of weekend services at various positions.
Responsibilities
Monday, Wednesday: 12pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 am - 2:00 om
The Production Director leads the live production and worship technology efforts of ACAC. This position is responsible for coordinating all production elements needed for executing weekend services, as well as support for auxiliary programming throughout the campus. The Production Director will also participate in the execution of weekend services at various positions.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the execution of all necessary live production elements (AVL, livestream, etc.) by engaging staff, contractors and volunteers to fulfill the vision of a given service or event.
- Coordinate with the Worship Pastor to contribute to and execute the technical/aesthetic vision for worship services and church events, maintaining a high level of technical excellence.
- Maintenance all Worship Department AVL technology in all venues – including routine, preventive maintenance and emergency troubleshooting – coordinating staff, contract and volunteer assistance as needed.
- Maintain an inventory of all Worship Department technology pieces, keeping record for the purposes of reference, maintenance and forecasting future purchases.
- Cooperate with the Worship Department staff for execution of weekend services and special events.
- Recruit, train, schedule and maintain a team of audio, video (producer, graphics, video director, switcher) and lighting volunteers who support weekend services and special events.
- Recruit, train, schedule and maintain a team of volunteer technicians who serve by way of troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Clearly communicate the technical/aesthetic vision to the live production teams.
- Fulfill weekend production positions as needed.
- Provide basic training for patrons in support of recurring ACAC programming as well as auxiliary functions (weddings, funerals, etc.).
- Attend weekly meetings for weekend service planning and review, as well as event planning with Creative Arts and Worship staff.
- Propose and implement processes and tactics to enhance ACAC’s live production and worship technology.
- Test media content prior to weekend services.
- Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
- Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
- Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
- Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Working knowledge of various AVL equipment.
- Experience in a live production environment with church production experience preferred.
- Experience in mixing audio for a larger venue.
- Able to multi-task on-going projects, deal with conflict, and maintain focus.
- Ability to work under pressure to complete projects according to deadlines.
- Ability to lead a team of people and mentor others.
- Have a keen sense of project management – be able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Model spiritual leadership and lifestyle consistent with the beliefs of ACAC.
- Attends service of ACAC and promotes the vision of the church and the Worship Department.
- Have people skills and build relationships.
- Have a passion for ministry with a “whatever it takes” attitude.
- Have a “team” mentality.
- Teachable, responsive, and respectful of authority.
- Experience mixing audio for different music styles including, but not limited to, traditional, gospel, CCM, and choral music.
- Experience in mixing audio for professional music recordings.
- Experience with video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Premiere Elements, etc.
- Experience with graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop.
- To be able to lift, bend, use a step ladder, climb stairs.
- Position requiring verbal communication:
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) and hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds) are required.
- Position requiring the ability to utilize sight on the job:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Monday, Wednesday: 12pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 am - 2:00 om