Technical Production Specialist

Mission & Culture

This role supports the church's mission by creating an environment where worship, teaching, and community can be experienced clearly and without distraction. The Technical Production Specialist serves as both a technician and a ministry partner, helping ensure every service is executed with excellence and care.

Position Overview

The Technical Production Specialist supports the worship experience by overseeing all audio, visual, and livestream systems for the church. This role ensures high-quality sound, clear visual presentation, and reliable streaming for weekly services, special events, and ministry activities. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, calm under pressure, proactive in solving problems, and able to serve with a heart for ministry and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Audio & Sound System

• Operate and mix live audio for worship services, rehearsals, and events.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sound system components including microphones, monitors, speakers, amplifiers, and digital mixing consoles.
• Perform regular system checks to ensure consistent audio quality and reliability.
• Work with worship leaders, musicians, and pastors to achieve balanced, clear sound.

Visual & Projection

• Manage projectors, screens, and presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter, PowerPoint). Prepare and load weekly media content including lyrics, sermon slides, videos, and announcements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with projection equipment, cabling, and display systems.
• Maintain projection equipment and coordinate repairs or upgrades as needed.

Streaming, Recording & Multi-Camera Operation

• Oversee livestream setup, encoding, and broadcasting for Sunday services and special events.
• Operate and manage multi-camera setups, including switching between camera angles, framing shots, and coordinating with camera operators.
• Monitor stream quality, audio levels, and camera feeds throughout the broadcast.
• Diagnose and fix streaming issues related to hardware, software, or network performance.
• Manage video recording, archiving, and uploading content to online platforms.

Technical Support, Troubleshooting & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical issues during services and events, responding quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with AV equipment, computers, network connections, and presentation systems.
• Train and support volunteers in audio, visual, streaming, and camera operations.
• Maintain inventory of cables, adapters, batteries, and other AV supplies.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff, worship teams, and ministry leaders to plan technical needs.

Technology Planning & Improvements

• Evaluate current AV systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research and recommend new technologies, equipment, and workflows that enhance worship production and long-term reliability.
• Assist with planning and implementing upgrades, installations, and system expansions.

Qualifications

• Experience with live audio mixing, digital soundboards, and AV systems.
• Familiarity with church production tools (ProPresenter, OBS, vMix, Blackmagic, etc.). Experience operating multi-camera setups or video switchers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across audio, video, computer, and network systems. Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during live production.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, servant-hearted attitude. Willingness to work Sundays, rehearsals, and occasional special events.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Ability to train and mentor volunteers.
• Background in church ministry or worship production.

Interview Questions for Technical Production Specialist

1. Audio & Live Production

   Tell us about a time you had to mix live audio under pressure. What was the situation, and how did you ensure the sound stayed balanced and clear?

   This reveals real-world mixing experience, calmness under pressure, and communication with worship teams.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Issues

   Describe a technical problem you encountered during a service-audio, projection, or streaming-and walk us through how you diagnosed and fixed it.

   Shows problem-solving, quick thinking, and ability to stay composed during live production.

3. Multi-Camera & Streaming Operations

   What experience do you have operating or directing multi-camera setups for livestreaming? How do you decide which angles or shots to use during a service?

   Evaluates camera operation, switching, storytelling, and awareness of worship flow.

4. Technology Planning & Improvements

   If you were asked to recommend upgrades or new technologies for our church's AV system, what factors would you consider before making a recommendation?

   Reveals strategic thinking, stewardship, and understanding of church environments.

5. Volunteer Training & Team Collaboration

   How do you approach training volunteers with varying levels of technical experience while keeping them encouraged and confident?

   Assesses leadership, patience, communication style, and ministry mindset.