Production Director – Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
Position Summary: Provides direct oversight of the audio/video/broadcast productions of Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC), Charlotte, primarily of the contemporary and traditional worship services which includes developing, implementing and maintaining the production elements (audio, video, lighting, stage/sets and broadcast technologies).
Qualifications:
• Skilled in the use of digital and analog audio consoles in worship production
• Skilled in the use of audio/video equipment, including monitors, speakers, microphones, cameras and other instruments
• Familiarity and experience with ProPresenter 7
• Willingness and ability to teach volunteers in the use of audio/video equipment in a worship production setting
• Good organizational skills; willingness to take on new tasks and to multitask
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence; grace under pressure
• Warm and hospitable interaction with staff, congregation and the public
• A servant leader attitude with a cooperative, team spirit
• Commitment to fulfilling the vision and mission of Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC)
Responsibilities:
• Direct the audio/video production of all worship services broadcast from the PUMC campus (Sunday worship, funerals/memorial service, weddings, etc.).
• Direct occasional audio/video broadcasts of meetings.
• Develop, maintain and implement the production elements (audio, video, lighting, stage/sets and broadcast technologies) for the contemporary and traditional worship services of PUMC.
• Serve as the technology expert related to the broadcast and audio/video aspects of worship, including projection and screens, video cameras, theatrical and overhead lighting, sound and light consoles, livestream broadcasting and recording, etc.
• Ensure that each worship service is set-up in advance, properly equipped and staffed with volunteers for in-person worship and broadcast production as well as rehearsals.
• Oversee the stage preparation of each worship service (stage design, equipment placement, screen presentations) to ensure a worshipful environment with limited distractions during in-person and broadcast worship.
• Recruit, train, manage and schedule teams of volunteers in the use of audio/video, lighting and broadcast equipment for all worship services on the PUMC campus, bringing expert advice and insight on how to improve quality and functionality of worship broadcasts:
• Collaborate with the worship staff, integrating audio/video aids for in-person and broadcast worship in all services on the PUMC campus.
• Act as the point of contact for requests from members of the church and the community for audio/visual services at our church, including weddings, funerals/memorial services, meetings, community events, etc.
• Resolve worship production issues and set up a proactive maintenance program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Contact: Sue Gorman
Church/Org/Business Name: Providence United Methodist Church
Address: 2810 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28211
Phone: 704-488-3825
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