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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for wedding editor in Virginia is $63,482.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $71,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Wedding Editor is responsible for overseeing the creation, editing, and publication of wedding-related content in magazines, websites, or other media outlets. Their duties typically include planning editorial calendars, assigning stories to writers, editing articles for clarity and style, and ensuring content aligns with the publication’s tone. They may also coordinate with photographers, designers, and advertisers to produce visually appealing and informative features. Wedding Editors stay up to date with bridal trends to provide readers with the latest ideas and inspiration for their special day.

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AspectWedding EditorWedding Photographer
CredentialsEditing skills, photography knowledge, possibly a degree in media or photographyPhotography skills, camera proficiency, portfolio of work
Work EnvironmentPost-production editing, office or home studioOn-site at weddings, outdoor and indoor settings
Industry UsageCreates visual content for clients, wedding magazines, online platformsCaptures moments during the wedding event

Wedding Editors focus on post-event editing and creating polished visual content, while Wedding Photographers are responsible for capturing images during the event. Both roles require photography knowledge, but their work environments and primary tasks differ significantly.

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A Wedding Editor should possess strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, often supported by a background in journalism, communications, or English. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), photo editing software, and SEO best practices is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and excellent organizational skills help set top performers apart in this role. These skills are essential for producing compelling, accurate, and visually appealing wedding content that engages audiences and meets publication standards.
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Infographic showing various Wedding Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 68% In-person, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,482 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Director of Audio Visual and Media Production

First Mount Zion Baptist Church

Dumfries, VA • On-site

$83K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

First Mount Zion Baptist ChurchPosition DescriptionDirector of Audio Visual and Media ProductionPosition 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 FunctionsProduction Leadership

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.

Audio Systems Management

The Director shall oversee:

  • Front-of-House audio

  • Broadcast audio

  • Livestream audio

  • Digital mixing consoles

  • Wireless microphone systems

  • In-ear monitoring

  • Stage monitoring

  • Recording systems

  • Playback systems

  • Audio routing

  • Audio networking

  • Signal flow

  • System tuning

  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics

  • Post-production audio editing and mastering

Video Production

The Director shall:

  • Direct camera operations.

  • Supervise PTZ, fixed, handheld, and roaming cameras.

  • Develop camera presets.

  • Maintain shot composition standards.

  • Coordinate camera operators.

  • Operate and maintain video switchers.

  • Manage recording workflows.

  • 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

  • Broadcast quality

  • Recording integrity

  • Online engagement

  • Streaming redundancy

  • 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 testimony videos.

  • Produce educational content.

  • Produce event recaps.

  • 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:

  • Producing social media content.

  • Editing short-form video.

  • Creating promotional graphics.

  • Developing digital campaigns.

  • Publishing ministry announcements.

  • Supporting church communications.

  • Maintaining visual branding standards.

  • Coordinating media schedules with ministry leaders.

Leadership and Supervision

The Director shall:

  • Supervise Audio Visual personnel.

  • Recruit volunteers.

  • Train volunteers.

  • Develop volunteer leaders.

  • Coordinate contractors.

  • Prepare production schedules.

  • Conduct departmental meetings.

  • Assign production responsibilities.

  • Evaluate volunteer performance.

  • Maintain service continuity.

  • Foster teamwork and servant leadership.

Equipment Maintenance

The Director shall:

  • Maintain all AV systems.

  • Conduct preventative maintenance.

  • Coordinate repairs.

  • Troubleshoot equipment failures.

  • Maintain inventory.

  • Document equipment condition.

  • Recommend equipment replacement.

  • Coordinate vendor service.

  • Monitor warranties.

  • Maintain spare equipment.

Information Technology Coordination

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.

  • Monitor departmental expenditures.

  • Evaluate equipment needs.

  • Prepare purchase recommendations.

  • Coordinate vendor quotations.

  • Submit purchase requests.

  • Recommend capital improvements.

  • Maintain inventory controls.

Administrative Responsibilities

The Director shall:

  • Maintain production documentation.

  • Develop standard operating procedures.

  • Maintain production schedules.

  • Prepare departmental reports.

  • Maintain media archives.

  • Develop operational checklists.

  • Ensure documentation remains current.

Minimum QualificationsEducation

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:

  • Audio Visual Production

  • 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.

  • Non-profit production experience.

  • Broadcast production.

  • Studio production.

  • Worship technology leadership.

Preferred Certifications

  • AVIXA CTS

  • Dante Certification

  • Q-SYS Training

  • Blackmagic Design Training

  • Adobe Certifications

  • DaVinci Resolve Certification

  • Audio Engineering Certifications

  • Lighting Control Certifications

  • Manufacturer-specific technical certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of:

  • Audio production systems

  • Video production systems

  • Livestream technology

  • Broadcast workflows

  • Lighting systems

  • Digital recording

  • PTZ camera systems

  • Video switching

  • Projection systems

  • Hybrid meeting technology

  • Presentation systems

  • Media production

  • Copyright compliance

  • Digital communications

  • Social media production

Working knowledge of:

  • DiGiCo Consoles

  • Yamaha Digital Consoles

  • Blackmagic Design equipment

  • Canon PTZ Cameras

  • ProPresenter

  • vMix

  • Restream

  • Resi Encoder

  • Resi Studio AI

  • Zoom Webinar

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • Logic Pro or equivalent DAW

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • CapCut

  • Adobe Express

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

  • Diagnose technical issues.

  • Lead technical teams.

  • Manage multiple priorities.

  • Communicate effectively.

  • Train volunteers.

  • Develop production standards.

  • Meet deadlines.

  • Exercise sound judgment.

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Work independently.

Competencies

The successful candidate demonstrates proficiency in:

  • Adaptability

  • Accountability

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

  • Customer Service

  • Innovation

  • 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 on ladders.

  • 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:

  • Excellence in worship production quality.

  • Reliable livestream operations.

  • System uptime and equipment readiness.

  • Effective volunteer recruitment and retention.

  • Timely completion of media projects.

  • Effective budget stewardship.

  • Positive collaboration with ministries.

  • Compliance with church policies and procedures.

  • Continuous improvement of production systems.

  • Advancement of FMZBC's digital ministry presence and community engagement.

Disclaimer

The statements contained in this Position Description describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required. First Mount Zion Baptist Church reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as organizational needs require. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties consistent with the mission and operational needs of the Church.