Production Director

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION To work diligently to accomplish the mission and vision of Crossline Church. Provide leadership and support to all areas of the Production Ministry, with a specific focus on overseeing audio, video, lighting, and systems engineering, ensuring high-quality production for church events and services. This role also involves team management, strategic planning, and technical system advancements. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Lead Pastors and other ministry leaders to ensure production aligns with the vision and goals of the church. Develop and implement a long-term strategy for the production team, including staffing, technical infrastructure, and process improvements. Manage the production budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance, and upgrades. Serve as a technical advisor for church leadership when planning major events, stage designs, and production setups. Stay up-to-date on current production technologies and trends to continually enhance the church's production capabilities. Director: Lead the Production Ministry team to support all programs and events, providing direction, training, and spiritual mentorship. Recruit, train, and develop volunteers for the production team, ensuring adequate staffing for all services and events. Cross-train staff and volunteers in all areas of production, including audio, video, lighting, and broadcast production systems. Develop a production training program to elevate team member skills and knowledge across all production roles. Oversee all aspects of the weekend worship service production, including audio, video, lighting, and live streaming. Schedule and lead weekly team meetings to review upcoming events, discuss improvements, and encourage team growth. Act as the primary point of contact for all production-related needs for other ministries and ensure alignment with their event goals. Technical Operations: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all audio, video, and lighting systems across the campus. Implement best practices for live sound mixing, video production, and lighting design, ensuring a seamless worship experience. Lead the team in producing high-quality live streaming services, overseeing the use of multi-camera systems, live video switching, and online broadcast platforms. Evaluate and make recommendations for new technology, equipment upgrades, and process enhancements to improve production quality. Manage video production efforts, including recording, editing, and producing promotional videos, sermon archives, and other digital media. Event Production & Execution: Lead production efforts for all major events, including Christmas, Easter, special outreach events, and ministry-specific programs. Collaborate with the worship and creative teams to plan stage designs, lighting ambiance, and multimedia elements that enhance the worship experience. Ensure smooth execution of live productions, including pre-service technical checks, live mixing, and post-production reviews. Provide technical support and oversight for church-wide events, conferences, and retreats held on or off campus. Work closely with the facilities team to ensure all production spaces are well-maintained, organized, and equipped for events. Safety & Maintenance: Ensure all production systems and environments adhere to safety standards, including electrical, rigging, and structural integrity of equipment setups. Create and maintain a regular maintenance schedule for production equipment, ensuring that all systems remain in peak operational condition. Facilitate technical training for staff and volunteers on equipment safety and proper operation procedures. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Strong understanding of church production systems, including audio, video, lighting, and live-streaming technologies. Leadership experience in managing both staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Experience working with worship leaders, pastors, and other ministry leaders to plan and execute services and events. Proficient in audio and video production software and systems: Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, Adobe Premiere AWS MediaLive, Cisco SNA, Dante / MADI, DMX/Art-Net/sACN Lua Scripting, NovaLCT Mars, ProPresenter, Protools Ultimate QSC Q-SYS, Resolume, SMPTE 2110 Suite / NDIPro Tools, Ableton Live Multi-camera video production and live-streaming platformsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently. Goal-oriented with excellent project management and time management skills. Strong communication skills and mastery of the written English language. Expertise in sound engineering, live streaming production, and video editing. Ability to create and execute lighting designs that complement worship and special events. Strong understanding of signal flow, AV infrastructure, and system integration. Skilled at managing complex production environments with professionalism and efficiency. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as outlined in Galatians 5:16-25 and demonstrate a Christ-centered life in personal and professional relationships. Be a person of high moral and spiritual character, living out the qualities of a godly leader as described in Psalm 15, 1 Timothy 3:1-15, and Titus 1:5-11. Support and align with the vision of the Lead Pastoral Team and other church leadership, faithfully following their guidance and direction. Maintain healthy, positive, and fruitful personal relationships within the church community. Teachability and accountability, showing a willingness to grow spiritually and professionally under the guidance of church leadership. Active member of Crossline Church and fully committed to fulfilling the duties outlined in the church's membership covenant. A supportive spouse (if married), reflecting a partnership in ministry and life. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (schedule may vary) Hours: 30 to 40 per week Salary: TBD Vacation: Two full-time weeks PTO: 48 hours Benefits: Medical, Cell phone allowance Reports to: Lead Pastor

Created: 2025-01-07