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Director of Audio Visual and Media Production

Full Time Professional Dumfries, Virginia, Dumfries, VA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $83,500.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Position Description Director of Audio Visual and Media Production Position Title

Director of Audio Visual and Media Production (AVMP)

Department

Operations – Audio Visual Department

Reports To

Church Business Administrator

FLSA Status

Exempt (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Director of Audio Visual and Media Production serves as the ministry and operational leader responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of all audio-visual, livestream, media production, and digital communication functions of First Mount Zion Baptist Church (FMZBC).

The Director provides strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality worship experiences and ministry events through excellence in audio, video, lighting, media production, livestreaming, and digital engagement. The Director leads a team of employees, volunteers, and contractors while fostering a culture of servant leadership, technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position collaborates closely with the Senior Pastor, Church Business Administrator, ministry leaders, and external vendors to ensure all productions effectively support the mission of First Mount Zion Baptist Church and expand its ministry through both in-person and online engagement.

Essential Functions

The Director shall:

• Direct all technical production activities for Sunday worship services, Bible Study, Children's Church, funerals, weddings, concerts, revivals, conferences, leadership meetings, ministry activities, rehearsals, and special events.
• Develop production schedules and run-of-show documentation.
• Coordinate production timelines from planning through post-event evaluation.
• Ensure production quality, consistency, and operational readiness.
• Lead all production meetings with staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Maintain contingency plans for equipment failures and production interruptions.

The Director shall oversee:

• Wireless microphone systems
• In-ear monitoring
• Stage monitoring
• Recording systems
• Playback systems
• Signal flow
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Post-production audio editing and mastering

Video Production

The Director shall:

• Supervise PTZ, fixed, handheld, and roaming cameras.
• Maintain shot composition standards.
• Operate and maintain video switchers.
• Maintain video routing systems.
• Produce high-quality visual experiences for both in-person and online audiences.

Livestream Operations

The Director is responsible for:

• Livestream production
• Livestream reliability
• Platform management
• Stream monitoring
• Recording integrity
• Archive management

This includes livestream distribution through:

• Church Website
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Additional ministry platforms

Media Production

The Director shall:

• Produce promotional videos.
• Produce ministry highlight videos.
• Produce educational content.
• Produce announcements.
• Coordinate interviews.
• Develop storytelling content.
• Edit and publish digital media.

Graphic Design and Presentation Systems

The Director shall oversee:

• Worship presentations
• Sermon graphics
• Scripture slides
• Lyrics
• Announcement slides
• Ministry graphics
• Branding consistency
• Digital signage
• Presentation templates

Social Media and Digital Communications

The Director shall provide leadership for FMZBC's digital media presence by:

• Editing short-form video.
• Creating promotional graphics.
• Publishing ministry announcements.
• Supporting church communications.
• Coordinating media schedules with ministry leaders.

Leadership and Supervision

The Director shall:

• Supervise Audio Visual personnel.
• Coordinate contractors.
• Assign production responsibilities.
• Maintain service continuity.
• Foster teamwork and servant leadership.

Equipment Maintenance

The Director shall:

• Maintain all AV systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance.
• Recommend equipment replacement.
• Monitor warranties.

The Director shall:

• Coordinate AV-related technology with Information Technology representatives.
• Support network-connected AV systems.
• Assist with software updates.
• Coordinate firmware upgrades.
• Support Zoom meetings and webinars.
• Support presentation technology.
• Assist with internet-related production issues.

Budget and Resource Management

The Director shall:

• Assist with departmental budget preparation.
• Prepare purchase recommendations.
• Recommend capital improvements.
• Maintain inventory controls.

Administrative Responsibilities

The Director shall:

• Develop standard operating procedures.
• Maintain media archives.
• Develop operational checklists.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Option One

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or technical school, or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines:

• Broadcast Media
• Film Production
• Video Production
• Digital Media
• Media Production
• Audio Engineering
• Music Technology
• Technical Theatre
• Related field

AND

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in live production, livestreaming, audio, video, lighting, editing, or broadcast production.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in live production, livestreaming, audio, video, lighting, editing, or broadcast production.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum one (1) year supervising employees, volunteers, contractors, or a combination thereof.
• Previous experience serving in a church environment as staff, volunteer, or contractor.

Preferred:

• Church production leadership.
• Broadcast production.
• Worship technology leadership.

Preferred Certifications

• AVIXA CTS
• Q-SYS Training
• Blackmagic Design Training
• Adobe Certifications
• Audio Engineering Certifications
• Lighting Control Certifications
• Manufacturer-specific technical certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Video production systems
• Livestream technology
• Digital recording
• Video switching
• Projection systems
• Hybrid meeting technology
• Presentation systems
• Media production
• Copyright compliance
• Digital communications
• Social media production

Working knowledge of:

• DiGiCo Consoles
• Blackmagic Design equipment
• ProPresenter
• vMix
• Restream
• Resi Encoder
• Zoom Webinar
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Logic Pro or equivalent DAW
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• CapCut
• Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Diagnose technical issues.
• Lead technical teams.
• Develop production standards.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work independently.

The successful candidate demonstrates proficiency in:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Working Conditions

This position requires:

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Working backstage and in elevated technical booths.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work.
• Extended workdays during conferences, productions, and major ministry events.
• Exposure to loud sound environments and theatrical lighting.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated Christian character consistent with the mission and values of First Mount Zion Baptist Church.
• Support the doctrine, mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of FMZBC.
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, ministry planning sessions, and required staff development.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured through: