Live Production Lead Support

Gateway Community & Technical College; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Church seeks a Live Production Lead Support to oversee and operate at a high technical and leadership level in Audio, Video, and Lighting during weekend and mid-week services. You will work closely with Front of House, Video Director, and Technical Director to ensure service excellence at all campuses.

You will coach volunteers, troubleshoot live systems, and travel to other campuses as needed to maintain Gateway standards and service quality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency and leadership in at least one core production area: Audio, Video, or Lighting.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills—able to lead calmly under pressure and foster collaboration.
• Strong technical troubleshooting ability with live production systems and equipment.
• Proactive and dependable with strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate at least one AVL operating position and/or one auditorium leadership position for Weekend Services and mid-week services.
• Serve as a technical leader during services, ensuring alignment with Gateway standards and values.
• Assist in coaching and supporting volunteers and team members during rehearsals and services to build skill, confidence, and unity.
• Support various campus events such as funerals, weddings, conferences, and special gatherings.
• Assist full-time Live Production staff with preparation, setup, and troubleshooting of audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Lead setup and execution of additional environments such as classrooms or Children's ministry rooms as needed.
• Be willing to travel to other campuses to provide coverage, training, or technical support as required.

Skills

Production leadership

AV operation

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary of Position

The Live Production Lead Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellence across all live experiences by operating at a high technical and leadership level in Audio, Video, and Lighting disciplines. This position supports and leads key service roles such as Front of House Engineer, Video Director, and Technical Director , directly impacting the quality, consistency, and worship experience of Gateway Church services and events.

Principal Job Responsibilities

• Operate at least one AVL operating position and/or one auditorium leadership position (e.g., Video Director, FOH Engineer, Technical Director) for Weekend Services and mid-week services.

• Serve as a technical leader during services, ensuring alignment with Gateway standards and values.

• Assist in Coach and support volunteers and other team members during rehearsals and services to help build skill, confidence, and unity.

• Support various campus events such as funerals, weddings, conferences, and special gatherings.

• Assist full-time Live Production staff with preparation, setup, and troubleshooting of audio, video, and lighting systems.

• Lead setup and execution of additional environments such as classrooms or Children's ministry rooms as needed.

• Be willing to travel to other campuses to provide coverage, training, or technical support as required.

The DNA of a Gateway Leader

At Gateway, we seek to build and nurture a culture that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this culture by living out Gateway's three core values - spiritual, professional, and relational - and by modeling our staff social covenant. By upholding these values, our teams can better serve the Kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose.

General Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency and leadership in at least one core production area: Audio, Video, or Lighting.

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills-able to lead calmly under pressure and foster collaboration.

• Strong technical and troubleshooting ability with live production systems and equipment.

• Proactive and dependable, with strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning new systems and software quickly.

• A heart for ministry and a commitment to serving with humility, excellence, and integrity.

General Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Occasionally kneel or crouch.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

This description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Gateway Church doesnotdiscriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. However, Gateway Churchdoesdiscriminate on the basis of religion.

Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Gateway Church upon employment.