Audio/Visual Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

This position is a part-time position responsible for supporting the virtual and in-person worship life of Blacksburg United Methodist Church (BUMC) Church Street campus with high quality audio and visual production. A commitment to excellence and collaborative teamwork, as well as good communications skills, are essential.

Represent Blacksburg UMC:

• Understand and perform the duties of this position in keeping with the mission and values of the congregation.
• Present a professional, calm, and welcoming presence.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and communicate with the pastoral staff if there is any question about whether a matter in confidential or not.

Audio-Visual Production related to worship; including:

• Experience with Microsoft Word, ProPresenter, OBS Studio, and Adobe.
• Create video content related to worship (i.e. sermon illustrations, testimonies, message lead-ins, baptism stories, ministry projects, etc.).
• Manage the technical aspects of the film, including cameras, sound, lighting, design, etc.
• Manage audio desk and video desk for worship services.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer members of the AV Ministry Team.
• Communicate and collaborate with Director of Worship Arts around ProPresenter, worship plans, and other AV need for worship.
• Other tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a person of faith practicing Christian principles.
• Have an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, and management skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to make sound decisions and take independent action.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and related software including Microsoft 365 Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, and Google Docs. Knowledge of ProPresenter, OBS Studio, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Have college level studies in communications technology, marketing, film, music industry or related field or equivalent education and experience.