Job DescriptionGet Involved! Samaritan's Purse is seeking a
Studio Production Associate to support our Broadcast Team at our International Headquarters located in
Boone, NC . This position works with the Studio Production Manager to meet the needs of audio production in the Podcast Studio and the Broadcast Studio's overall production needs, while also working directly with the Studio Production Technician in Studio B daily. When not assigned to podcast production, the Studio Production Technician Associate supports the Broadcast Studio and broader Broadcast Department as a production assistant for in-house and field-based productions, including local travel.
A day in the life of a Studio Production Associate: At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of a
Studio Production Associate, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
- Works as the audio engineer in the podcast control room to record audio recordings of podcast programs to go with the simultaneous video recording using both Tascam audio recorders and Atomos video recorders. 30%
- Provides for the technical operations of Studio B, Podcast Studio, and Control Room. Responsibilities include, from a technical standpoint, discerning that all systems are functional, including updating software and firmware. Must have the technical acumen to operate both the hardware and software systems for any immediate needs that may arise for productions on short notice, as well as day-to-day activities. Duties include operating the Allen & Heath audio board and the PTZ camera systems, and understanding how they work. Using a lighting board and understanding the software that it uses, as well as how to program the light fixtures in the studio to work with the board. 30%
- Coordinates with the Studio Production Technician to ensure the correct technical elements and routing through the system for camera, lighting, graphics, prompting script, video feed, and in-studio monitor images. Ensuring that all video, audio routing , frame syncs, multiviewers & audio processing are correct for the production. 20%
- Assists the Studio Production Manager as needed with production in the Broadcast Studio, as well as with the check-in and check-out system for field equipment. 10%
- Provides production assistance in audio recorder operation, video camera operation, lighting, and grip work for the Broadcast Department, as available, for field production work outside of the Boone IHQ, including local travel. 10%
- Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified in the job description.
This is a full-time, 6-month commitment that runs from mid-July through December. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be eager to learn, and have a heart to serve in a hands-on ministry. Screening requirements include skills testing with strong Microsoft Office Skills, a social media review, pastoral and professional references, criminal background check, and a clear drug screening (upon acceptance of offer).
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse .
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in television production or audio/video production; or 3 years of experience in a professional broadcast television studio environment; or experience in a podcast studio production environment; or a combination of education and experience .
- Working knowledge of audio consoles and signal flow, DANTE networking, including the audio chain from microphone through processing to the console and recording or broadcast output.
- Working knowledge of broadcast or podcast studio control rooms, including the purpose and function of key production positions and workflows.
- Thorough knowledge of broadcast and digital production standards, with the technical proficiency required to meet established quality, audio, and visual benchmarks.
- General knowledge of television or production router systems and their role in signal management and studio operations.
- General knowledge of field and studio lighting systems, having the ability to support basic setup and troubleshooting, is preferred.
- General knowledge of field audio systems, including microphones, mixers, and basic setup for location or remote recording, preferred.
- Competencies: Drives Results, manages time well, collaborates, communicates effectively, builds trust and makes quality decisions.
Job Location: Boone, NC
Type: Associate / Temporary Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm with some flexible overtime hours as needed
Language Requirement: Fluency in English
Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith: - We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
- We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
- We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit; whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17,18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
- We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
- We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
- We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
- We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5