Audio Visual Engineer - Church

Key Responsibilities:

• Live Production

o Setup, configure, and operation of cameras, switchers, routers, LED walls, projection systems, and signal distribution

o Manage multi-camera workflows for in-house and broadcast environments.

o Ensure proper video signal flow, resolution management, frame sync, and display optimization.

• Live Streaming & Broadcast

o Set up, operate, video systems to support live streaming productions for services and events.

o Configure and manage streaming platforms and encoders (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Tik Tok, LiveU RTMP, SRT)

o Monitor stream health, audio/video sync, latency, and network stability, ensuring a stable, high-quality livestream delivery (video quality, audio sync, bitrate optimization).

o Operate or support video switching, audio broadcast mixing, and playback systems during live events and live streams

o   Troubleshoot real-time streaming issues and implement redundancy solutions.

o   Support multi-centre broadcast integration when services are shared between centres.

o   Monitor platform analytics and streaming performance metrics for continuous improvement

·       AV Systems & Integration

o   Support integrated AV systems including audio, video, lighting interfaces, LED walls, and projection

o  Manage signal flow across SDI, HDMI, Dante, NDI, and IP-based systems

o   Coordinate audio-for-broadcast workflows separately from FOH where required

o   Assist in system design reviews, upgrades, and commissioning

·       Operations & Maintenance

o   Perform pre-stream checks, rehearsals, and post-stream shutdowns

o   Troubleshoot technical issues under live conditions and implement long-term fixes

o   Maintain quipment, firmware updates, backups, and spares

o   Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and signal flow diagrams

·       People & Process

o   Work closely with worship, production, IT, and content teams

o   Promote best practices for delivering high quality, and excellent production standards

o   Fit and able to lift heavy equipment

Job Requirements:

·      Educational Qualifications

o   Diploma or Degree in Audio Engineering, Broadcast, Media, AV Technology, or related field

·      Experience

o   3–5 years of experience in live AV production or broadcast environments

o   Proven experience in live streaming and hybrid production workflows

o   Hands-on experience with Audio consoles (Digico, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, etc.), Video switchers (ATEM, Ross, etc.) Streaming software and hardware encoders (LiveU, YouTube, OBS, WireCast, ProPresenter etc.)
·      Skills/Qualifications

o   Experience with church, event, or multi-site live environments

o   Knowledge of Dante, NDI, SMPTE, PTP, and IP networking

o   Experience with LED wall processors and media servers

o   Basic IT and networking troubleshooting skills

·      Others

o   A strong desire to serve God in and through the work of the Church.