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Viam

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The team creates tutorials, documentation, and learning resources that help developers integrate ... End-to-end production for Viam's educational and marketing video content; from pre-production ...

Viam

Video Production Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

We're inspiring a generation of engineers to solve complicated automation problems with our ... End-to-end production for Viam's educational and marketing video content; from pre-production ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for video production engineer in the United States is $26.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Video Production Engineer, you need strong technical expertise in video production, editing, and broadcasting, often supported by a degree in film, media, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, video switchers, and streaming platforms, as well as certifications such as AVIXA CTS, are highly valued. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality visual content and ensuring smooth production workflows in fast-paced environments.

What is the difference between Video Production Engineer vs Video Editor?

AspectVideo Production EngineerVideo Editor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in film, media, or related field; technical certifications are commonUsually has a background in media, film, or communications; formal certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentWorks on technical setup, equipment, and live or recorded production environmentsFocuses on post-production editing, color correction, and assembling footage
Industry UsageUsed in broadcasting, film production, live events, and corporate videosPrimarily in post-production studios, advertising, and media companies

While both roles are essential in video creation, a Video Production Engineer handles technical setup and live production, whereas a Video Editor focuses on editing and post-production tasks. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals identify the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

What are Video Production Engineers?

Video Production Engineers are professionals responsible for the technical aspects of video creation and broadcasting. They set up, operate, and maintain video equipment such as cameras, switchers, audio devices, and editing systems. Their work ensures high-quality video production for live events, television, streaming, and recorded content. They also troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with directors, producers, and other crew members to deliver seamless visual experiences.

How does a Video Production Engineer typically collaborate with other teams during a live broadcast or recording?

Video Production Engineers work closely with directors, audio engineers, lighting technicians, and on-air talent to ensure smooth operation during live broadcasts or recordings. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining video equipment, troubleshooting technical issues in real time, and communicating effectively to make quick adjustments. Collaboration is crucial, as they must coordinate camera feeds, switchers, and graphics integration based on the production needs and director’s cues. This teamwork ensures high-quality output and minimizes disruptions during critical moments.
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Live Video Production Engineer & Producer

FAITH CHURCH ST LOUISCOM INC

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Summary: As the Live Video Production Engineer & Producer (FL), main duties include coordination, operation, and technical support, including but not limited to, video and production equipment, in all Faith Church venues throughout the week including all weekly services, special events, and offsite events. To recruit, train, encourage, and lead video volunteers in production. Perform research, preparation, and practice for best-use of production equipment and video directing to create an environment to best match the production style desired. To upgrade, install and manage all video equipment in all venues. To shoot videos as needed.
This position requires its primary duty must be the performance of work requiring invention, imagination, originality or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor.
ABOUT THE FAITH CHURCH FILM & TV DEPARTMENT
The Faith Church Film & Television Department is responsible for producing and distributing video content across all the church's creative outlets. We inspire audiences to grow in their personal faith through live broadcast production, weekly television programs - airing on national and global networks; our weekend experiences, promotional ads and marketing, social media, creative event openers, and anything else related to video.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal:
  • Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
  • Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of Faith Church
  • Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
  • Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team
  • Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
  • Attend services regularly with your entire family
  • Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
  • Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
  • Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
  • Fully devoted follower of Christ
  • Person of Godly character and integrity
  • Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
  • In alignment with "What We Believe" and "Leadership Core Values"
  • Attend weekly Staff Meeting
  • Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • To work closely with the Visual & Media Arts Pastor in assuming primary responsibility for the coordination and operation of all video equipment in the live service venues of Faith Church, working closely with the other members of the Live Production team and venue pastors.
  • Maintain working knowledge of stage production, set design and following department programs for optimal production effect.
  • Serve as live video director understanding the expectations of the Lead Pastor & Campus Pastor as they relate to multi-campus simulcast and live video production techniques.
  • Coordinate and/or lead set-up and teardown for events on and off campus, as scheduled by the Campus Pastor.
  • Coordinate the upgrades, installation, maintenance, organization, and repair of all Faith Church video equipment.
  • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to operate the production equipment in all campus venues. Training programs should include style, team building, spiritual development, technical levels for advancement, and vision casting.
  • Understand basic concepts including, but not limited to, electrical safety, video switchers, cabling, circuits, audio, lighting, and video equipment.
  • Attend rehearsals and meetings, as required. Schedule early meetings with set designers and/or other departments for collaboration and planning of services and events.
  • Understand and advocate for the Live Production team, including cross-training within the department and communicating the "why" behind the production team in the local church.
  • Responsible for hosting, setting up, and performing video shoots on-site and off-site in coordination with the Film & TV Department.

Competencies
  • Recruitment of volunteers. Desire and ability to build community within the team, and invest in the lives of the volunteers.
  • Ability to train, develop and cast vision to adults, with energy and encouragement.
  • Broad knowledge of church production.
  • Understanding and translating department goals and information into production concepts
  • Ability to make quick, accurate, independent decisions under pressure
  • Exhibits good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, and the general public.
  • Promptly performs other related duties as assigned and required with excellence.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office and video equipment) and on filming shoots.
Physical Demands
Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer); during video shoots, services and events, must have high energy for multiple hour segments.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will be the same every week. In addition to your regular weekly hours you will be asked to participate in events that will include evening or weekend hours, as there are continual seasons where it will be necessary to exceed these minimum hours (i.e., Christmas, Easter, Strategic Planning, are just some examples and do not encompass all of the extended hours opportunities). These hours can/will fluctuate.
Sunday: varies depending on campus assigned
Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: OFF
Friday: OFF
Saturday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Travel
Campus to campus local travel and occasional overnight trips will be expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
  1. Level of experience: Intermediate (practical application)
  2. 5 years of video and/or production engineering; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  3. Training and/or education in media production, or related field, preferred.
  4. Experience using ProPresenter setup and operation.
  5. Advanced experience with Ross Video Switchers, broadcast video systems, or similar complex equipment.
  6. Working knowledge of large-scale productions, and the implementation process of rigging and programming for live and recorded events.
  7. Experience in organization and budget management.
  8. Relevant experience to assist other areas of the Live Production department is preferred.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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