Live Video Director

Rock City is a church that is radically committed to living out the heart of God in our cities and around the world. And we would go to any length to ensure that you know God loves you and has a plan and a purpose for your life.

Our commitment to our employees' overall well-being is reflected in our comprehensive, robust, and competitive benefits program for full-time employees. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families, as well as employee life insurance. To support family needs, we offer paid maternity and paternity leave. Our additional benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being include generous PTO, discounts on Christian Education, assistance with adoption, and an employer retirement match. Additional voluntary benefits are also available for employee needs.

At Rock City Church, our staff takes joy in working together to fulfill our mission of “Making Heaven Full”. We are always ready to welcome humble, talented, and driven individuals to our team. If you are a follower of Jesus and are prepared to contribute to a rapidly growing, forward-thinking church, we invite you to consider our Live Video Director opportunity.

SUMMARY 

The Live Video Director is responsible for the development, presentation, and strategic execution of the visual vision of Rock City Church as it pertains to all live experience video. Reporting directly to the Broadcast Production Director, the Live Video Director helps create engaging and live video moments through cinematic visual storytelling serving both our in-person and remote audiences. Ensures proper maintenance of camera systems and equipment, contributing to enhanced user experiences, operational efficiency, and experience success. 

GENERAL DUTIES 

STRATEGY & ARTISTIC DIRECTION 

• Oversees the strategic execution of Broadcast Video ensuring met standards and vision alignment 
• Plays a key role in planning experiences, aligning capture and broadcast with the in-room experience 
• Develop and execute a visual production plan for live events, including camera plots, shot lists, and blocking 
• Coordinate with partner departments (lighting, video, visual) to ensure cohesive and engaging live experiences 
• Forecast, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to adapt to growing and changing trends 

TECHNOLOGY 

• Oversee and deploy cameras and video infrastructure related to professional level video capture of live events 
• Manage, maintain, and repair video/camera related equipment 
• Manage and maintain capture related data and archiving 
• Maintain location support/engineering documentation as it pertains to camera systems 
• Ensures capture and hand off of weekly message pre-record 
• Plays a supporting role to the Broadcast Production team throughout the week 
• Create quality testing processes to ensure video playback reliability, compatibility, and performance 
• Manage the set-up, connection, implementation, and tear down of all Video equipment from load-in to load-out used for live video services or special events

TEAMS 

• Manage weekly schedule of volunteer/staff camera operators, shaders, and camera assists 
• Develop trainings to improve team member competencies across campuses through regular training nights 
• Recruit and mobilize people to play a role on the Production Team 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• Strong experience in Ross Video environments 
• Experience in Live Video Directing of multi-camera systems in creative environments 
• Detailed experience with waveform monitors and vectorscopes displaying strong color and visual perception 
• Strong technical knowledge of broadcast level systems and equipment 
• Skilled communicator that can inspire confidence and calm in high-pressure environments. 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, team management, and recruiting skills 
• Effective time management and the ability to navigate multiple projects at once 
• Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ 
• Fully aligned with the vision, values, and beliefs of Rock City Church 
• Active participation in Rock City Church or your current church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community). Upon hiring, it is our expectation that you and your family (if applicable) make Rock City your home church.