What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trinity Technical Dir Audio/Visual Production Job at Trinity United Church of Ch position at Trinity United Church of Christ?
Job Description
Job Description
Management / Supervisory Scope : The Technical Director, Video & Audio Production works under the direction of the Director, Multi Media Communication. The Technical Manager is additionally responsible for the direct supervision of the Trinity United Church of Christ Video and Audio team members.
Basic Function : The Technical Director, Video & Audio Production oversees the Technical Ministries and Media of Trinity United Church of Christ and is responsible for creating an atmosphere conducive to worship and technical excellence with a focus on equipping and training team members, and ministry partners to ensure the successful execution of all duties and activities performed related to areas of video and / or audio production. The Technical Ministries include video, audio, lighting, projection, web streaming and media of Trinity United Church of Christ. This position will provide technical support for worship gatherings and special events.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Video and Audio Production
- Provides direct supervision management of Video and Audio team members including : setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with media plans and Pastor’s vision. Organizing workflow and ensuring that team members understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring team productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.
- Coordinates Video and Audio personnel as well as ministry partners for worship services and special events / services ensuring appropriate coverage for all such services / events.
- Coordinates the recruitment and training of ministry partners in technical ministries ensuring appropriate usage of equipment and resources.
- Manages and updates video recording and output to be used for all scheduled recording projects.
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of worship services production.
- Develops, implements and maintains procedures, protocols and processes for the Media Technical Ministries.
- Serves on the Worship Design Team and meets regularly with the Worship Team and other applicable partners to plan production for services.
Technical Management
Other Duties
Requirements : This position requires an Associate’s Degree in Video or Audio Production, Media, and / or Graphic Design. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, plus three (3) years’ experience working in the technical / media ministry of a church of 1,500 attendance or five (5) years’ experience in a church of over 1,000 attendance (also preferred). The incumbent must possess experience in video production, A / V technology, and graphic design. The incumbent must be proficient with video and / or digital audio mixing consoles, IMAG (image magnification), and basic lighting design.
The incumbent must possess effective oral and written communications skills. The incumbent must be a self-start, team-oriented, organized, and possess strong interpersonal communications skills. The incumbent must possess the ability to work independently on projects and possess the ability to thrive within the framework of a large team of volunteers and staff. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal communications skills are required, and the incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and ministry partners.
Work Schedule : The Technical Director, Audio and Video Production shall generally work forty to forty-five (40-45) hours each week, Tuesday through Sunday (including some early mornings and late evenings) and must be available during the week as well for planning, video production and technical maintenance in accordance with the schedule personally arranged, and mutually agreed to with the Director, Multi Media Communication.
Confidentiality : Confidentiality is a condition of employment. Discretion is a condition of employment. At all times, staff members are to respect the privacy of information about others. Violation of the Code of Confidentiality can result in immediate termination of employment.
Working Conditions : Incumbent must have manual dexterity and an aptitude for working with electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment and must be able to lift 75 lbs. This position works in a clean, well-lighted area. Additionally, this position requires the incumbent to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk / stand as it relates to the set up and break down of video / audio production equipment for long periods of time.
