Director of Media Ministry - Powell, United States - First Baptist Powell

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Media Ministry

Revision Date: 5/9/2024

Job Class: Full Time, Full Year - Salary

Salary Type: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Summary:

The Director of Media Ministry is primarily responsible for overseeing, directing, and managing all aspects of the Media ministry of First Baptist Powell. This person will be expected to teach and train students through our on campus Christian school, First Baptist Academy, in all aspects of Media ministry. This position will require managing and leading a volunteer training program so that those who have been trained can be depended on to perform their assigned tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

CHURCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all Media requirements for Sunday services, special events (weddings, funerals, mission conferences, retreats, etc), and extra church services (Christmas Eve service, Good Friday service, etc.) including but not limited to: FOH mixing, Lighting, Video and Sound for online streaming
• Manage all equipment used for Sunday services
• Provide Media solutions and support help to the various groups that meet during LifeGroup hour, if needed
• Schedule volunteers through PlanningCenter software
• Directly Supervise a Sunday Media assistant, and oversee all Media volunteers/ interns and any outside contractors, as needed
• Maintain regular contact with volunteers in the Media ministry offering care and support when needed
• Prepare and set-up the platform for all services in a timely manner
• Work with the worship ministry team in developing on-ramps for volunteers in the Media ministry by developing and maintaining a robust volunteer training program
• Assist in Podcast Recording and Editing
• Oversee all aspects of the Recording Studio (Mixing, Producing, Maintenance, etc.)
• Provide Media services for Sunday morning and Wednesday night rehearsals when necessary
• Oversee all aspects of Media for the Youth Worship Center and Youth services on Wednesday nights
• Attend all necessary staff and team meetings
• Provide Media support and resources as needed to all staff
• Manage, Maintain, and Organize all equipment and spaces related to Media (There are currently 5 sound systems throughout the campus of First Baptist Powell.)
• Maintain a rhythm of personal development and a growing knowledge of Media equipment and trends in serving the church through Media ministry

FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Worship Team in developing a Liturgy Ministries Track that will include Media for church ministry
  
• Oversee all Media needs for FBA chapels, performances, and special events
• Work directly with FBA administration for scheduling events requiring Media
• Train and direct a student volunteer team that will assist in managing all Media needs for FBA

Requirements:

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Associate's degree or higher in Audio Engineering or similar degree
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience as a Director of Media Ministries in a church or similar position.
• Preferred experience in teaching.
• Proficient in audio, video, and lighting systems, equipment, and concepts
• Knowledge of Mac computers and software in relation to Church Media usage
• Ability to teach and train others in Media ministry
• Trained ear for mixing front of house sound and studio
• Greatly satisfied in serving the church body well
• Maintains a humble, Christ-like attitude of love for others in both action and speech
• Committed to fulfilling the mission, pillars, and aims of First Baptist Powell, and cultivating the desired culture as outlined in "The Cadence of a Gospel-Centered Community of Artists."
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Relational and personable
• Values being a part of a team
• Quick thinker with the ability to creatively solve problems
• Self-motivated
• This position is required to be a church member or become a church member within 6 months of the hire date.

Conclusion:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and amend the work of any employee under his/ her supervision. I understand that employment is at the will of the employer and either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment with or without cause at any time.