Live Production & A/V Lighting Lead

Beltway; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beltway in Abilene, TX, seeks a Full-Time Production & A/V Tech Lighting Director (40 hrs/week) to support weekend services across campuses. You will help set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, and lighting systems for a distraction-free worship environment.

Responsibilities include live sound, video playback, basic video production, equipment setup/teardown, troubleshooting, and collaboration with ministry teams and volunteers. A degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, communications, video, or computer technology.
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale PA systems and video production tools.
• Experience with live production, video editing, lighting, and A/V maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live sound, video playback, and basic video production during services.
• Setup, operation, and teardown of audio, video, lighting, and staging systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support ministry teams and volunteers.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and basic editing for weekend services and events.
• Maintain production spaces, equipment, and inventory; follow standards and best practices.

Skills

DANTE

Digital mixers

IEM mixing

Video lighting

Final Cut Pro

Video shooting

Live switching

IMAG projection

Video maintenance

PA system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, video, or computer technology or equivalent work experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

IMAG projection systems

DANTE hardware

Job description

Full-Time Production & A/V Tech Lighting Director (40 hrs/week):

The Production Director supports the church’s audio and video needs by assisting with live production for weekend services, ministry events, and special gatherings across all campuses. This role works alongside senior production staff to help set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, and staging systems, ensuring a consistent and distraction-free worship environment. Responsibilities include assisting with live sound, video playback, basic video production, equipment setup and teardown, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting ministry teams and volunteers.

• Support audio and video production forweekend services across all campuses(South, North, and Online), assisting with setup, operation, and teardown of A/V systems.
• Assist withlive audio mixing, monitors/IEMs, livestream audio, and video playbackduring worship services and ministry events under the direction of senior production staff.
• Help set up and maintainstages, booths, studios, and production spaces, ensuring equipment is organized, clean, labeled, and ready for rehearsals, services, and shoots.
• Provide basictroubleshooting and technical supportfor audio, video, lighting, and automation systems, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist withvideo production tasks, including camera operation, lighting setup, basic editing, and content preparation for weekend services and ministry needs.
• Support ministries withweekly A/V needs, including classrooms, student spaces, children’s environments, and special events.
• Work alongside senior staff to helpmaintain production equipment, including routine checks, inventory tracking, and software/plugin updates.
• Assist withspecial eventssuch as camps, retreats, weddings, funerals, conferences, and off-site services, including setup, operation, and teardown.
• Learn and follow establishedaudio and video standards, workflows, and best practices to help maintain consistent sound and visuals across services.
• Support and collaborate withA/V volunteers and serve team members, helping foster a positive, team-oriented production environment.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, video, or computer technology or equivalent work experience. Preferred experience serving in a similar role for another organization. Extensive knowledge of large-scale PA system, DANTE audio protocols/systems, digital mixers, IEM mixing experience, video lighting experience, video editing experience (Final Cut Pro), video shooting ability, live production switching experience, IMAG projection systems, and video maintenance. Must be highly motivated, self-starting, and able to work independently.

Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times, and the ability to work on high ladders or hydraulic lifts.

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