Broadcast Audio Engineer
LCBC Church
Full-time
On-site
Central: Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States
Live Audio
Reports to: Broadcast Director
Hours: Full-time - 40-45 hours per week with regular weekend and evening responsibilities.
Objective: The Broadcast Audio Engineer helps to introduce people to Jesus and develop fully devoted followers of Christ by managing the audio gear & systems in the gathering space. They lead a team of volunteers & contractors to execute excellent, distraction-free gatherings that help orient people’s hearts towards taking their next step in faith.
Primary Responsibilities: Relational
- Recruit, train and schedule audio volunteers (FOH, monitors, & broadcast audio)
- Vision, coach, and prepare audio volunteers to execute gatherings on the weekend
- Provide pastoral care and discipleship to audio volunteers
Primary Responsibilities: Technical
- Preparation for the weekend gatherings:
- Research and test equipment, systems, and scenarios to continually improve audio capture
- Aspire to take new ground in capturing weekend gatherings
- Oversee the live capture and distribution of broadcast gathering audio to all LCBC (locations, church online, community gatherings, & community groups):
- Vision volunteers to uphold the mix values held at LCBC
- Collaborate with the Broadcast Director and Director of Creative Worship on LCBC mix values both on broadcast & in-room spaces
- Collaborate with the broadcast team on weekend execution, large stage turnovers, and events
- Aspire to become the expert to run and troubleshoot FOH audio, monitors, & broadcast audio equipment
- Work a minimum of 45 weekends per year
- Support LCBC locations to create excellent audio environments:
- Develop and lead audio trainings for the worship & arts department
- Support video & music production teams on quality of pre-produced content
- Responsible for special events beyond the weekend, but not limited to: Easter, Christmas, Church initiatives, Manheim location events (Global Leadership Summit, Funerals, Graduations, etc)
Required Skillset:
- Ability to make critical, time-sensitive decisions during live production
- Collaborate well in team settings
- Adapt in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments
- Be innovative, creative, self-starting, and team oriented
- Be an active contributor in team meetings
- Ongoing physical ability to participate in setup/teardown/equipment install
Personal Qualifications
- Can articulate an identifiable salvation experience and lives out a pattern of spiritual development and regular participation at LCBC.
- Supports LCBC’s mission, priorities, philosophy of ministry, and doctrinal statement.
- Supports LCBC’s core values: We focus on others; we work with excellence; we prioritize relationships; we empower and activate; and we live with authenticity.
- Displays a winning attitude and a spirit of cooperation; communicates truth with grace; prays about everything; and has a willingness to serve on a team.
- Shows a desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
- Exhibits pride in the image of LCBC as it reflects on the image of Christ portrayed to the congregation, staff, and guests.
- Be an LCBC Partner or willing to become a Partner within 60 days of employment.
Evaluation:
The Broadcast Audio Engineer will meet regularly with the Broadcast Director for planning, goal setting, progress updates, and general coaching. A formal Action and Development Plan will be completed and reviewed three times throughout the year.