Production Manager

Allegheny Center Alliance Church; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Center Alliance Church is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate all production elements for weekly services and events, including AVL, livestream, and stage management. This role leads volunteers and collaborates with the Worship Pastor and Technical Director to deliver a compelling weekend experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing live production, serving as primary Producer, recruiting and training volunteers, and coordinating with staff to ensure high production standards

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task on-going projects and lead a team.
• Experience in a live production environment preferred.
• Experience mixing audio for a large venue or church setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute live production elements (AVL, livestream) for services and events.
• Serve as primary Producer for ACAC weekly services.
• Coordinate with Worship Pastor and Music Director for weekend services and events.
• Recruit, train, and schedule production volunteers for weekend services and events.
• Troubleshoot equipment and set up for weekly rehearsals.
• Communicate technical/aesthetic vision to production teams.

Skills

AVL knowledge

Team leadership

Live production

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Sunday: 6 AM – 2 PM, Monday: 12PM – 8 PM; Tuesday 9 AM – 3 PM;

Summary

The Production Manager is a key cog in the corporate worship experience of ACAC. This position is responsible for coordinating all production elements needed for executing weekly services and events. Audio, lighting, and video support are also encompassed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate the execution of all necessary live production elements (AVL, livestream, etc.) by engaging volunteers, staff and contractors to fulfill the vision of a given service or event.
• Serve as the primary Producer for ACAC weekly services.
• Cooperate with the Worship Pastor and Music Director for execution of weekend services and special events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and maintain a team of production volunteers for weekend services and other church events.
• Ensure all production elements in the service flow are in place and that volunteers are fully prepared.
• Clearly communicate the technical/aesthetic vision to the live production teams.
• Fulfill other weekend production positions (lights, video switcher , etc.) when staff or volunteers are not available to serve.
• Troubleshoot equipment required for weekend ministry as needed.
• Set up for weekly rehearsals.
• Coordinate with the Technical Director to contribute to and execute the technical/aesthetic vision for weekend services and events, maintaining a high level of production excellence.
• Coordinate with the Technical Director to provide basic training for other ministries’ volunteers in support of recurring events such as those held by Adult Life, College & Career and Student Ministries as well as auxiliary church programming (weddings, funerals, monthly prayer nights, etc.).
• Provide support of ACAC hosted events at the request of the Worship Pastor.
• Attend weekly meetings for weekend service planning and review, as well as event planning with Creative Arts and Worship staff.
• Propose and implement processes and tactics to enhance ACAC’s live production.
• Test media content prior to weekend services.
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Required Qualifications

• Able to multi-task on-going projects, deal with conflict, and maintain focus
• Ability to work under pressure to complete projects according to deadlines
• Working knowledge of various AVL equipment
• Ability to lead a team of people and mentor others
• Experience in a live production environment with church production experience preferred
• Experience in mixing audio for a larger venue
• Experience mixing audio for different music styles including, but not limited to, traditional, gospel, CCM, and choral music
• Have a keen sense of project management – be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Model spiritual leadership and lifestyle consistent with the beliefs of ACAC
• Attends service of ACAC and promotes the vision of the church and the Worship department
• Have people skills and build relationships
• Have a passion for ministry with a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Have a “team” mentality
• Teachable, responsive, and respectful of authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mixing audio for professional music recordings preferred.
• Experience with video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Premiere Elements, etc. preferred.
• Experience with graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop preferred.

Physical Requirements

• To be able to lift, bend, use a step ladder, and climb stairs.
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) and hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds) are required.
• Position requiring the ability to utilize sight on the job:
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.