Audio-Visual Technician

ST ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church is seeking an AV Technician to support worship services through audio, visual, and lighting needs. The role involves working closely with ministry leaders, managing volunteers, and ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly for various events. Ideal candidates will have sound technician training, a passion for music, strong leadership skills, and experience in a church setting. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in church production.
• Proficient in running live sound and operating lighting equipment.
• Knowledge of audio/video recording and editing.

Responsibilities

• Support audio, visual, and lighting for worship services.
• Guide AV volunteers and coordinate equipment for events.
• Ensure quality sound mix and visual presentations.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Audio blend quality

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Training as a sound technician

Tools

Allen & Heath mixing boards

ProPresenter

Adobe CS

Job description

Work closely with the Head of Worship & Creative Arts Ministry and Head of Administration & Operations to support all aspects of audio, visual and lighting for worship services and events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of audio, visual and lighting for worship services and events.
• Guide the team of AV volunteers.
• Support AV Coordinator to roster volunteers for audio, visual and live stream needs.
• Live sound: Consistently ensures a quality live mix is achieved during worship services and as needed. Adjusts for specific audio needs of each song/speaker.
• Visuals: Assists in creating slides in ProPresenter and PowerPoint. Assists with adding videos/visuals into the presentation as needed.
• Support AV operations to meet live-stream needs.
• Ensures all technical equipment is set up optimally for rehearsals and services.
• Maintains systems and equipment for optimal use.
• Interfaces with worship leaders and service pastors for full preparedness.
• Is accountable for ensuring audio and video recordings of services are completed and backed up in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Provides audio/visual support to other events - weddings, funerals, etc.
• Collaborates with the Media Team on the production of videos e.g. interviews, ministry promotional videos etc.

Requirements:

• Trained as a sound technician with proficiency (or demonstrates potential proficiency) in running live sound.
• Must have an ear for music and in-depth knowledge/appreciation of multiple musical genres and how to achieve a high quality mix for different genres. Great ear for audio blend is required.
• Understands in-ear monitoring systems, cabling, mics, room acoustics.
• Has working knowledge of various state-of-the art mixing boards (prior proficiency on Allen&Heath is preferred), sound systems, digital technology, projection systems.
• Knows or shows aptitude for advanced learning of PowerPoint and demonstrate proficiency of ProPresenter by a mutually agreed upon date.
• Knows how to record, edit, crop, and compress audio and video files (Adobe CS preferred but not required)
• Knows how to operate video and lighting equipment. Camera skills and video editing experience required.
• Possess good communication and leadership skills.
• Willing to learn from and teach others with patience.
• Willing and able to work in the evenings, and on weekends
• At least 1 year of experience volunteering or working in church production.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and work experience.