Production

In support of the Executive Arts Director, the Production Director is responsible for the overall coordination, administration, and implementation of the production process as it pertains to weekend services at Lighthouse Church (LH). This includes, coordinating communication between the Executive Arts Director, Teaching Pastor, and associated volunteer team leaders/members and ensuring timely, quality production of all event and service creative elements.

Essential Job Functions

1. Regularly review the sermon calendar and provide support to the Arts Department in the creative design/production of weekend services and special events. Communicate the need for information or clarification as needed.
2. Document creative service elements and production ideas in Planning Center Online as the central location for all details associated with a particular series/weekend service or event.
3. Produce or implement all media files (sermon slides, lyrics, images, etc.) as needed for weekend services and special events across campuses.
4. Coordinate across all LH campuses to ensure all production needs (cue sheets, volunteer schedules, information sheets, work instructions, etc.) are provided for all services and events.
5. Function as administrator/coordinator for the Audio and Visual Teams, keeping team members informed and ready to serve.
6. Build and lead a team of production volunteers, guiding them with excellence toward the goal of creating a clean, effective, and impactful worship environment.
7. Function as the primary programmer for lighting systems in the main auditorium, working with volunteer operators responsible for lighting during weekend services and special events.
8. Function as Technical Director in the tech booth coordinating activities for rehearsals and live production; ensuring issues are resolved quickly and with minimal negative impact on weekend services and special events.
9. Ensure proper set up, organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of stage/production areas.
10.  Specify, obtain, and organize all necessary production ministry supplies/equipment (USBs, batteries, light bulbs, etc.) organizing new purchases and maintenance of equipment.
11.  Ensure proper recording and live streams of all services and events.
12.  Build and maintain the Lighthouse culture across our audio & visual teams.
13.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years experience in an Arts ministry or other related production support capacity is required. BS/BA Degree in Theater, Film, Video Production, Graphic Design or related field is a plus. The successful individual will be a self-starter, organized, and possess the ability to see major projects through to completion, resolving issues as needed along the way. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ProPresenter, Planning Center Online, audio mixing and other related production applications is required along with significant experience with internet resource gathering.