Welcome to the Broadcast Team! We’re excited that you’ve expressed interest in serving in the media department. Please take some time to review our open volunteer positions below. Our goal is to position each volunteer where they have some interest and/or a basic knowledge-base to serve. It’s ok if you’re not experienced yet, that’s what training is for! After you review the positions, fill out the media request form below and a member of our team will reach out to you.
Broadcast
Broadcast Positions
Responsibilities
- Operate video switcher control panel during live productions switching from camera to camera
- Lead the camera operators in achieving a successful live stream
- Effectively communicate with camera operators on which camera is live and which camera is on standy by as well as
- Communicate with camera operators on framing and settings that need to be changed
- Trigger sermon graphics when prompted
Job Must Haves
- Experience in live video directing and directing camera operators
- Experience operating a switcher control panel
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Have (Not Required)
- Knowledge and experience of Blackmagic (BM) Design broadcast switcher, BM Vdeohub, and BM Atem Control panel
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Responsibilities
- Operating Blackmagic Ursa Mini 4.6k cameras and following the direction of the appointed video director on a given broadcast date
- Following the main subject of a broadcast, zooming in and out, and pulling focus along with finding the best possible framing for each shot
- Keeping up with and maintaining camera during service
- Changing camera settings on the fly if appointed by the video director
Job Must Haves (Required)
- Experience operating high quality cinema cameras
- Know basic camera settings and how they affect the image being capture, i.e. ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance
- Know basic visual aspects of shooting, i.e. Depth of Field, Rule of Thirds, Head Room, Rack Focus etc. As well as camera movements, i.e. Pan, Whip Pan, Tilt,
- Able to identify exposure issues and know which settings need to be changed
- Be quick when it comes to changing camera framing and grabbing focus during worship as the video director may be switching faster when appropriate
- Finding pleasing cinematic camera framing/angles during a worship service
- Ability to retain information given
- Comfortable standing as camera operators will be standing for the majority of service
Nice To Have (Not Required)
- Background in cinematography or videography
- Personal demo reel showcasing camera operating skills and abilities
- Experience operating cameras in a live broadcast production environment
- Experience using Blackmagic Design cameras
- Personal camera used for videography
Responsibilities
- Coordinating communication backstage between pastors, worship team, and media team.
- Cue individuals to move on and off stage according to production schedule.
- Ensure the stage and podium is clean at all times.
- Ensure water is available for pastors, speakers, media & worship teams.
Nice To Have:
- Must have a heart to serve.
- Have a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Must be able to maintain composure and work under pressure.
- Organizational skills.
- Basic knowledge of a live production
- Strong communication skills
REALLY Nice To Have (Not Required)
- Background in theater production
- Basic live video knowledge
- Previous experience in a stage managerial role
Responsibilities
- Operate lighting console during live services and events.
- Create and save lighting cues on the lighting console.
- Work with CG1 during rehearsals to select worship backgrounds for worship.
- Effectively communicate with CG1 operator and video director on
Nice To Have:
- Knowledge of color theory and combinations.
- Knowledge of cinematic lighting techniques and terminology
- Strong communication skills
- Creative thinking skills
- Organizational skills
REALLY Nice To Have (Not Required)
- Experience running live performances such as concerts, theater and/or houses of worship.
- Knowledge of Avolite Titan lighting control console/
- This position triggers content to be displayed on LED wall & livestream including graphics, videos, lyrics, and scriptures from ProPresenter 7.
Responsibilities
- Organize content needed for service including announcement videos, graphics, scriptures and lyrics.
- Trigger worship lyrics in sync with the worship team.
- Trigger scriptures and graphics in sync with the speaker during service for in-person and live stream audience.
- Communicate with teams quickly and effectively.
Nice To Have:
- Able to maintain composure when/if technical issues occur.
- Able to respond quickly to updates or changes to services.
- Pay strong attention to details.
- Knowledge of how to operate a PC running Windows 10
- Responsibilities
- Setting up and starting live streams on given production dates as well as test live streams on production rehearsal dates
- Watching to make sure the stream is healthy
- Display lower third graphics and videos to livestream audience when needed (CG1 operator runs graphics but CG2 may need to run them directly in the streaming software).
Nice To Have
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attentive skills
- Able to problem solve under pressure
- Knowledge of how to operate Apple iMac computers
- Knowledge of Wirecast Pro
