Production Manager

Church of the City New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church in New York City is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all technical aspects of church events. This role involves managing audio, video, and lighting needs, coordinating logistics, and ensuring high production quality. Ideal candidates will have experience in church production, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to dynamic environments. The position offers a supportive work culture along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Training & Development

Pre-tax transit and parking benefit

Qualifications

• Experience with production in a church context.
• Experienced in running FOH.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage AVL needs for all church events including Sunday services and special gatherings.
• Drive production trucks and coordinate load-ins and load-outs.
• Establish and maintain standard procedures for consistency and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you driven by a deep sense of calling to use your production expertise to advance the mission of the Church in New York City? Do you believe that production and media can be a powerful tool to inspire faith and foster connection? Then consider joining Church of the City New York as Production Manager.

Role Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the technical aspects of all church events, including Sunday services, worship nights, and other special gatherings. This position ensures that all audio, video, and lighting (AVL) needs are met while maintaining high-quality production standards. The Production Manager will drive production trucks to and from venues, coordinate production load-ins and loadouts, and provide hands-on support for various technical functions. This role also involves managing equipment inventory, maintenance, and rental processes while collaborating with the Events Director and Media Coordinator to ensure smooth and seamless production execution.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for driving production trucks to and from all venues for Sunday services and other all church events (e.g. worship nights, all-serve team nights, etc.)
• Oversee and schedule production load-in and load-out teams for Sunday services, worship nights, all church events, etc
• Assist in all aspects of Sunday production (audio, video, lighting)
• Familiar with audio systems and can fill in if needed at FOH
• Competent with video systems (Live directing, camera operations, Resi, etc.) and can fill in if needed in any of these positions
• Responsible for payment for all necessary vehicle and equipment rental
• Manage an active inventory of production equipment
• Manage equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement schedules
• Ensure a clean and professional production environment in all venues
• Coordinating alongside Events Director to ensure venue logistics (timings, power, etc.) are adequately set up
• Establish and maintain standardized procedures and checklists that ensure consistency and high-quality results for load-in and load-out
• Schedule all audio, video, and lighting teams for Sunday gatherings and all church events that require AVL
• Work in tandem with the Media Coordinator to make sure all audio and visual deliverables are completed in a timely and professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with Church of the City's Statement of Faith.

Required Competencies/Skills

• Experience with production in a church context
• Experienced in running FOH
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Training & Development
• Pre-tax transit and parking benefit
  
  

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year