What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Director position at The United Methodist Church?
Franklin First UMC
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE 37069
FULL TIME , ON-SITE
Franklin First United Methodist Church
Franklin, Tennessee
Media Director
Full-Time | On-Site | Reports to Senior Pastor
Objective
Lead and grow the media ministry at Franklin First UMC — supporting Sunday worship, building a self-sufficient volunteer team, and maintaining the systems and equipment that keep our services running well week to week.
Skills
- Live A/V production — audio, video, and presentation software (ProPresenter preferred)
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling
- Live stream management and podcast production
- Equipment inventory, maintenance, and budget planning
- Clear communication with pastoral and worship leadership
- Self-directed and highly motivated — this role operates with significant autonomy
Expectations
- Present and leading production for Sunday services each week
- Build and develop a volunteer team that can operate independently
- Maintain consistent quality for both in-room and online worship
- Coordinate with staff on content, scheduling, and upcoming events
- Keep equipment inventory current and flag maintenance needs proactively
- Manage your own schedule and priorities without day-to-day supervision
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in live production, A/V, or church media
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a volunteer team
- Working knowledge of digital audio consoles, video switching, and presentation software
- Podcast production and distribution experience a plus
- Degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience considered
Responsibilities
- Oversee A/V production for three Sunday morning services (8:30, 10:00, and 11:15 AM)
- Manage live streaming and weekly sermon podcast
- Recruit, train, and schedule a team of volunteers and paid crew across audio, video, and ProPresenter roles
- Provide A/V support for recurring events throughout the month
- Maintain equipment inventory across all worship spaces
- Coordinate with Communications Director on social media content workflow
- Manage capital equipment requests and maintenance coordination
Compensation
- Full-time, salaried position
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Benefits package available — details provided during the interview process
- To apply, send resume, cover letter, and portfolio links to: tech@franklinfumc.org
For best consideration, please submit by April 25th.
Franklin First United Methodist Church is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization: Franklin First UMC
Contact: Jonathan Howard
Phone: 6157942734
Closing Date: 05/08/2026