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Mcleanbible

Production Director - MBC Tysons

Vienna, VA · On-site

Every Sunday, the worship gathering simultaneously reaches every location and a growing online audience and the Production Director is the person responsible for making sure it lands with excellence ...

LifeFamily Church

Central Worship Director

Austin, TX · On-site

Ensure clear communication and alignment with Production and Communications * Central Worship Initiatives * Manage LifeFamily Worship projects (songwriting, recording, releases) * Coordinate worship ...

Harvest Church

Production Internship

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Summary: Harvest Church is opening the door for a Production Intern to gain real, hands-on experience in live worship production -- not just watching from the sidelines, but actually learning ...

LifeFamily Church

Central Worship Director

Austin, TX · On-site

... Production and Communications 6. Central Worship Initiatives · Manage LifeFamily Worship projects (songwriting, recording, releases) · Coordinate worship gatherings, trainings, and special ...

Kingofkings

Worship Production Specialist (FOH/AV)

Fremont, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $21/hr

This role supports worship services through technical production, collaboration with staff and volunteers, and a commitment to excellence in presentation and worship experiences. Job Responsibilities ...

Coastal Community Church

Worship Director

Cocoa, FL · On-site

Oversee all Coastal production and worship elements for the Sunday morning services at your location Lead worship 49 Sundays a year * Lead and facilitate worship/production for all church-wide events

Oceanview United Methodist Church

Be Seen First

Director of Media & Technology

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

About the Role Oceanview UMC is seeking a creative, technically skilled leader to manage our digital media, livestream worship production, and online communication. This part-time role supports both ...

Oceanview United Methodist Church

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Director of Media & Technology

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

About the Role Oceanview UMC is seeking a creative, technically skilled leader to manage our digital media, livestream worship production, and online communication. This part-time role supports both ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for worship production in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is worship production?

Worship production refers to the technical and creative process of supporting and enhancing worship services through audiovisual elements such as sound, lighting, video, and media. This role involves operating soundboards, managing microphones, running projection or livestream systems, and coordinating with worship leaders and pastors to ensure a seamless service experience. Worship production teams play a vital part in creating an engaging and distraction-free environment that helps congregations connect with worship. Technical skills, teamwork, and adaptability are important traits for anyone involved in worship production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in worship production, and why are they important?

To thrive in Worship Production, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering, lighting, video production, and live event coordination, often supported by experience or training in media technology. Familiarity with digital audio mixers, lighting control systems, video switchers, and presentation software like ProPresenter is typically required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for managing live service dynamics and collaborating with worship teams. These skills and qualities ensure smooth, distraction-free worship experiences that support the spiritual goals of the congregation.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in worship production, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Worship Production often encounter challenges such as balancing technical excellence with the dynamic needs of live worship, managing last-minute changes from worship leaders, and troubleshooting audio or visual issues under time constraints. Building strong communication skills and maintaining a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset can help address these challenges. Regular rehearsals, thorough equipment checks, and fostering collaboration within the production and worship teams are also key strategies for ensuring smooth services and a positive worship experience.

What is the difference between Worship Production vs Worship Sound Technician?

AspectWorship ProductionWorship Sound Technician
CredentialsTechnical training, audio/visual certificationsAudio engineering or sound tech certifications
Work EnvironmentLive church services, events, multimedia setupsSound mixing, equipment setup during services
Employer & IndustryChurches, religious organizations, event venuesChurch audio teams, worship services
Common Search/ComparisonWorship Production vs Worship Sound Technician

Worship Production involves overseeing the entire multimedia and technical aspects of worship services, including lighting, visuals, and sound. Worship Sound Technicians focus specifically on managing audio equipment and sound quality during services. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, Worship Production has a broader scope, coordinating multiple technical elements, whereas Worship Sound Technicians specialize in audio management.

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Worship production team members are typically volunteers, but some churches or organizations may offer stipends or small payments for their work. Paid positions are less common and usually require specific skills in audio, video, or lighting technology, and may involve regular schedules or certifications. Most involvement is voluntary, especially in church settings, but paid roles can exist in larger or professional production environments.
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Tysons Production Director

Vienna, VA

McLean Bible Church
Religious Organizations • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

McLean Bible Church serves approximately 6,000 people each week across five metro Washington, DC locations, with Tysons as our central broadcast hub. Every Sunday, the worship gathering simultaneously reaches every location and a growing online audience and the Production Director is the person responsible for making sure it lands with excellence, without distraction, every single time. We believe that when the sound is clear, the lighting is intentional, and the visuals serve the moment rather than steal it, we remove obstacles that could hinder people from hearing the Word of God and experiencing the presence of God. We are looking for the person who will step in, own that standard, and raise it further.


Reporting to Director of Worship, the Production Director serves as the primary technical producer of every weekend gathering at MBC Tysons translating the worship team's creative vision into a seamless audio, video, and lighting experience in the room and on the broadcast feed. You will lead a large, multi-disciplinary volunteer team across audio, video, lighting, stage management, and graphics; make real-time decisions during live services with calm confidence; and serve as the primary liaison between the Worship & Production Team and the Central AV/Operations Team that supports all five locations. Weekdays are spent investing in people planning with the creative team, developing volunteers, and building a team culture where people show up and bring their best because they know the mission is worth it.


This role joins an exceptional team with real vision and long-term intentionality including a Worship & Production Residency/Internship Program in development to raise up the next generation of worship leaders and production specialists from within MBC's own church family. You will operate on a platform that reaches tens of thousands of people across the DMV and online each week, in a church that is serious about its mission of making disciples among the next generation and all nations, beginning right here in greater Washington, DC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Production & Vision Alignment

  • Serve as the primary technical producer for every Sunday gathering, overseeing the audio, video, and lighting experience from pre-service check to final power-down.
  • Partner closely with the Director of Worship to translate creative and worship vision into technical execution for weekend services, special series, and seasonal events.
  • Maintain the MBC worship experience standard: clear, present vocals; a full, energetic mix; lighting that enhances rather than distracts; and visuals that support the moment.
  • Make real-time technical decisions during services, including mix adjustments, shot calls, and lighting cues, with calm confidence and clear communication.
  • Oversee the broadcast experience, ensuring the online audience receives an excellent representation of the in-room experience.
  • Support stage design and set builds in collaboration with the Director of Worship Media.
  • Coordinate production support for baptisms, Christmas, Easter, conferences, funerals, and other special events at MBC Tysons.

Volunteer Leadership & Development

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and lead MBC Tysons production volunteers across audio, video, lighting, stage management, and graphics.
  • Cultivate a healthy, ministry-minded team culture in which volunteers are spiritually supported, technically equipped, and engaged in service.
  • Develop volunteer leaders who can take on expanded responsibility and serve as department leads.
  • Maintain volunteer schedules in Planning Center Online (PCO), ensuring adequate coverage for services and events.
  • Lead volunteer devotions and prayer before services, investing in the whole person, not just the technician.
  • Partner with the Associate Director of Worship to implement a standardized onboarding and certification process across MBC production teams.
  • Champion next-generation development by identifying and investing in young volunteers and emerging technicians over time.

Team Collaboration & Cross-Campus Coordination

  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between the Tysons Worship & Production Team and the Central AV/Operations Team, led by the Director of AV & Production Operations.
  • Participate in weekly planning meetings with the Worship and Creative teams to prepare for upcoming series, transitions, and special events.
  • Lead rehearsals to ensure volunteers are prepared and confident for weekend services.
  • Communicate technical needs, system issues, and maintenance requests to the Director of AV & Production Operations in a timely, detailed manner.
  • Coordinate staffing for churchwide events at MBC Tysons and assist with funerals and special events as needed.
  • Participate in cross-campus production conversations to share best practices and maintain MBC-wide standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary production volunteer team.
  • Supervise the Director of Worship Media as a direct report.
  • Provide leadership for a future Lighting Designer role as the team grows.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Seven or more years of experience as a Production Director or in a comparable live production leadership role.
  • At least five years of leadership experience, preferably in a volunteer-heavy environment.
  • Church experience in a large, multisite context strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Key Traits

  • A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflected in godly character, spiritual maturity, and self-discipline.
  • Commitment to active participation in the MBC church family.
  • Servant-hearted and mission-driven, with a clear understanding that technical excellence supports worship.
  • Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot quickly in live environments.
  • Highly dependable, prepared, and committed to follow-through.
  • Strong communicator who works well with volunteers, worship leaders, and ministry staff.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to high-quality work.
  • Coachable, growth-oriented, and eager to receive feedback.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicampus, ministry-focused environment.
  • Passionate about serving the local church and investing in people.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

In-depth knowledge of:

  • Digital audio consoles, including large- and small-format systems
  • Lighting consoles and fixture operation
  • Video systems, including switching, routing, display, IMAG, and basic camera operation
  • LED walls and video displays
  • ProPresenter or equivalent worship presentation software
  • Planning Center Online (PCO) for scheduling and team management
  • Wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems

Working knowledge of:

  • Large format PA systems
  • Basic IP networking; familiarity with Dante/MADI or similar audio-over-IP systems
  • Broadcast and streaming systems
  • Preventive maintenance and basic equipment repair
  • Microsoft 365 and standard productivity tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The normal schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
  • Occasional local travel to other MBC locations throughout the DC metro.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 35 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights, including on ladders and scissor lifts, and in low-light production environments.
  • Must be comfortable driving MBC box trucks and able to pass approved driver qualification testing.
  • Must be comfortable towing small to mid-size trailers.
  • Must be able to use standard office and production equipment and communicate effectively in person and in writing.
  • Must be able to distinguish between colors.

(The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Please contact the HR Department for additional information if needed.)

OTHER DUTIES

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, which may change at any time, with or without notice.








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McLean Bible Church is not a building. We are not an event. We are a family, God’s family. We come from all walks of life and over 100 nationalities. No matter what you’ve been through or where you’ve come from, you are welcome here. Join us to see why God’s family is no ordinary family.