Production & Media Coordinator

Production & Media Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Production & Media Coordinator utilizes a strong working knowledge of live production, cameras, video systems, and visual media to help Horizon Church create purposeful,

well-planned, and proficiently executed services, events, and digital content. This role serves as a key leader within the production team, with primary responsibility for the production control room, camera systems, video directing and switching, and visual media while supporting ProPresenter, lighting, audio, photography, video production, and social media content.

The Production & Media Coordinator works closely with the Worship & Creative Pastor, Audio & Production Director, staff, and volunteers to ensure weekend services and events are executed with excellence while recruiting, training, and developing a strong team of production volunteers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)Production & Control Room Operations

● Serve as a key member of the production team in the execution of weekend services, special events, Young Adults, Youth, conferences, and other ministry environments as assigned.

● Help oversee the day-to-day operation and readiness of the production control room under the direction of the Audio & Production Director.

● Direct and/or operate video switching for live services and events, coordinating camera shots, graphics, lighting, playback, and other visual elements to support a cohesive service experience.

● Prepare, test, and troubleshoot control-room systems before services, rehearsals, and events, proactively communicating technical issues or needs to the Audio & Production Director.

● Operate and support ProPresenter, video playback, presentation systems, lighting systems, camera systems, and other production equipment as needed.

● Maintain a working knowledge of audio systems and assist with audio operation, setup, and troubleshooting as directed.

● Support the Audio & Production Director in implementing production standards, systems, workflows, and procedures across weekend services and ministry environments.

● Collaborate closely with the Audio & Production Director, Worship & Creative Pastor, staff, and volunteers to continually improve the quality and consistency of production execution.

● Provide direction and support to production volunteers during assigned services and events while reinforcing established production standards and workflows.

● Maintain a calm, prepared, and solutions-oriented approach when responding to technical issues in live production environments.

Cameras & Video Systems

● Serve as the primary technical resource for cameras, lenses, camera support equipment, video routing, monitoring, and other video-related systems.

● Ensure cameras are properly configured for exposure, white balance, shutter, color, framing, focus, and consistency across all camera positions.

● Direct and develop camera operators to create intentional, engaging, and consistent visual coverage of services and events.

● Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting cameras, video equipment, cabling, converters, signal routing, and related infrastructure.

● Help establish and maintain standards for camera operation, shot composition, image quality, and video production across Horizon Church.

● Stay current with relevant camera, broadcast, video, and production technologies and recommend improvements when appropriate.

Video, Photography & Content Creation

● Capture high-quality video and photography for weekend services, special events, testimonies, promotional projects, ministry initiatives, and other church needs.

● Assist with filming and editing promotional videos, interviews, testimonies, social media content, sermon content, event recaps, and other creative projects.

● Help organize, archive, and maintain photo and video assets for future use.

● Support the Creative Team in producing content that visually represents the mission, culture, ministries, and events of Horizon Church.

● Assist with social media content creation, including capturing and preparing photos, short-form video, reels, stories, and other digital assets.

● Work collaboratively with staff responsible for communications and social media to ensure content remains visually consistent with Horizon Church's brand and creative direction.

Volunteer Leadership & Development

● Assist in recruiting, training, encouraging, and developing production volunteers alongside the Audio & Production Director, with particular emphasis on camera operators, video directors, switchers, ProPresenter operators, and control-room positions.

● Create an environment where volunteers feel valued, equipped, challenged, and connected to the mission of Horizon Church.

● Provide practical training and clear feedback to help volunteers continually grow in both technical skill and teamwork.

● Identify volunteers with leadership potential and intentionally develop them into higher-level production roles.

● Help create and maintain training materials, procedures, documentation, and standards for production volunteers.

● Lead volunteers with patience, professionalism, humility, and a team-first mindset.

Equipment, Systems & Organization

● Assist with preventative maintenance, organization, inventory, and care of production and media equipment.

● Help maintain clean, organized, and functional production spaces, including the control room, camera positions, equipment storage, and media workspaces.

● Identify technical problems and communicate equipment repair or replacement needs to the Audio & Production Director.

● Assist with installation, setup, testing, and implementation of new production equipment and systems.

● Help document system configurations, workflows, troubleshooting procedures, and equipment standards.

Team Collaboration

● Work collaboratively with the Worship & Creative Pastor, Audio & Production Director, worship staff, creative staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.

● Participate in production meetings, service planning, rehearsals, creative meetings, and staff meetings as required.

● Communicate clearly and proactively regarding production needs, problems, schedules, projects, and upcoming events.

● Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to serve across production and creative disciplines when needed.

● Help cultivate a production culture that values excellence, preparation, teamwork, creativity, and ministry over individual preference.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Strong knowledge and experience with professional or prosumer camera systems, lenses, exposure, focus, white balance, frame rates, shutter, and composition.

● Experience with live video production, directing, camera operation, and video switching.

● Working knowledge of ProPresenter and presentation systems.

● Working knowledge of lighting systems and basic principles of lighting for live environments and cameras.

● General understanding of live audio systems, signal flow, microphones, and basic troubleshooting.

● Experience with photography, videography, and video editing.

● Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing software preferred.

● Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and basic photo-editing workflows preferred.

● Understanding of social media platforms and short-form digital content.

● Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in high-pressure live-production environments.

● Ability to lead, train, and develop volunteers with varying levels of technical experience.

● Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a collaborative team environment.

● Must be dependable, teachable, proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to continually grow technically and creatively.

● Previous experience in church production, live events, broadcast, video production, or a similar environment preferred.

SPIRITUAL & CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

● Demonstrate a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with the beliefs and values of Horizon Church.

● Support the mission, vision, doctrine, and leadership of Horizon Church.

● Approach production and creative ministry with the understanding that technical excellence serves the greater purpose of helping people encounter Jesus without unnecessary distraction.

● Demonstrate humility, integrity, professionalism, and a servant-hearted approach to leadership.

● Build healthy relationships with staff, volunteers, congregation members, and ministry partners.

● Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative and life-giving staff culture.

● Be actively involved in the life and ministry of Horizon Church.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Production & Media Coordinator

Status: Full-Time

Department: Worship & Creative / Production

Reports To: Audio & Production Director and/or Worship & Creative Pastor

Primary Focus: Production Control Room, Cameras, Video Production, Photography & Volunteer Development

The Production & Media Coordinator should become a trusted leader capable of taking ownership of the production control room and confidently leading the visual execution of services and events without requiring constant direction. The ideal candidate combines strong technical ability with creativity, leadership, teamwork, and a genuine desire to use production and media to serve the mission of Horizon Church.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person