Director of Production

Christ Church; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church is seeking a Director of Production to create engaging worship environments. The role involves managing production teams, overseeing technical aspects, and supporting ministry events. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in video and audio production, alongside strong leadership skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact through the arts in worship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing and supervising teams.
• 3+ years technical experience in video, audio, lighting.
• Experience in church production, event production, or television.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of production including budgeting and staffing.
• Recruit, train, shepherd, and manage staff and volunteers.
• Provide leadership for video, streaming, and online service delivery.

Skills

Technical expertise in lighting

Technical expertise in video

Technical expertise in audio

Strong collaboration skills

Creative skills

Project management

Education

5+ years managing and supervising teams

3+ years technical experience in video, audio, lighting

Experience in church production

Tools

ProPresenter 7

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Planning Center

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Description

Position Description

Date: May 2025

FLSA Category: FT Exempt

Function: Program Staff

Purpose

The Director of Production (DOP) will play a key role in creating environments where the arts can tell God’s story in a creative and compelling way at Christ Church’s worship services, ministry gatherings, and special events. This individual will help shape, build, and support the Production Team’s culture, recruit, train, and oversee volunteers, manage equipment and systems, and oversee content creation for video stories and podcasts. The DOP will also manage outside events at the Oak Brook and Butterfield campuses.

Position Focus

Production (Ministry Services)

Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Executive Director of Worship Arts & Communication
• Oversees Worship Technical Coordinators
• Serves on the Worship Arts and Communication Leadership Team
• Oversees volunteers and occasional staff

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of production including budgeting, staffing, project management, maintenance, repair, and purchase planning at both campuses
• Innovate in technical arts, especially video, to enhance worship and engagement
• Recruit, train, shepherd, and manage staff and volunteers
• Collaborate on worship, events, and digital content creation
• Provide leadership for video, streaming, and online service delivery
• Support production for ministry gatherings, funerals, weddings, and events
• Produce audio and video content for worship and online spaces

Spiritual Development

• Support personal spiritual growth through worship, prayer, scripture, small groups, and service

Personal Qualifications

Traits

• Passion for worship and ministry
• Appreciation for both contemporary and traditional worship
• Belief in arts as a means of illuminating God’s Word and transforming lives
• Desire to learn and serve
• Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity
• Commitment to excellence and reflecting Jesus
• Self-motivated, organized, adaptable, and collaborative
• Discipleship-oriented and people-developing
• Problem solver, communicator, proactive
• Appreciation for giftedness and professionalism

Skills, Abilities, and Talents

• Technical expertise in lighting, video, audio, set design, and presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter 7, Church Online, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Vimeo, Planning Center, Facebook, YouTube)
• Strong collaboration and creative skills
• Ability to recognize and develop talent
• Independent, proactive, and organized project management
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt
• Organizational agility and continuous learning

Work Hours and Availability

• Weekday and Sunday hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours for events

Physical Demands

• Sit/stand for long periods, occasional kneeling or crouching, lift up to 15 pounds

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 5+ years managing and supervising teams
• 3+ years technical experience in video, audio, lighting
• Experience in church production, event production, or television

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industry: Religious Institutions