Director of Production and Technical Arts
hace 28 días
Nashville
Job Description General Description: The Director of Production & Technical Arts provides strategic leadership and creative oversight for all aspects of Mt. Zion’s production ministry across all campuses. This includes live and broadcast worship experiences, conferences, special events, ministry events, recordings and technical systems. The Director ensures that every production environment reflects the spiritual excellence, creativity, and quality that Mt. Zion is known for. This individual leads teams in audio, video, lighting, stage management, and broadcast operations, developing systems, people, and experiences that amplify the vision and the church’s mission of “Growing Believers and Producing Achievers.” Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Vision • Serve as the primary visionary and strategist for the Production Department., • Translate the ministry’s mission and vision into executable production plans that enhance worship, communication, and engagement., • Collaborate with the Chief Church Life Officer, Senior Pastor, and Worship & Creative teams to ensure production excellence across all platforms., • Develop department goals, budgets, and annual operating plans aligned with overall ministry priorities., • Oversee all technical aspects of worship and event production, including audio, lighting, video, stage design, and broadcast., • Ensure quality and consistency across all services, streams, and locations., • Lead planning and execution for major church events, conferences, and special services., • Maintain excellence in technical systems integration, equipment maintenance, and media infrastructure., • Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteer production professionals, including producers, engineers, operators, and stage managers., • Foster a culture of spiritual growth, professionalism, and servant leadership., • Create and maintain systems for recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers., • Partner with Worship, Marketing, and Media and all ministry teams to create seamless, engaging, and spirit-filled experiences., • Champion innovation in technology and creative design to enhance storytelling and ministry impact., • Oversee stage aesthetics, transitions, and environmental design for worship and events., • Manage department scheduling, workflows, and project timelines using platforms such as Monday.com and Planning Center., • Maintain accurate inventory and ensure all production assets are properly managed and maintained., • Oversee budget stewardship, expense tracking, and equipment life cycles.E Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in production, Communications, Media Arts, or a related field (Master’s preferred)., • Minimum of 7 years of experience leading production or technical teams in a church, broadcast, or live event environment., • Proven ability to manage multi-site or large-scale production operations., • Strong technical expertise in live audio, lighting, video, and streaming technologies., • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach., • Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills., • High capacity for organization, execution, and attention to detail., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation ministry environment., • Work involves both office and live production environments., • Requires flexibility for weekends, evenings, and holidays. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God, and provide holistic ministry within the Nashville community and worldwide. The Mount Zion membership stands at 33,000 with an average annual growth rate of approximately 2,000. In a typical environment, the church holds four weekly services across three locations, special recordings, and virtual streaming across the globe. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III serves as Senior Pastor as well as International Presiding Bishop for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. Learn more at mtzionnashville.org. Disclaimer: By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that you may be subject to a background check and drug test as part of the hiring process. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing these screenings.