Audio-Video Technician

Job Summary & Foundational Requirements 

In support of the mission of St. Timothy Catholic Church, the primary focus for this position is to organize and operate audio & visual for all weekend Masses and necessary parish events as well as provide support for parish ministries as needed. The Audio-Visual Technician must have a desire for the audio & video technical trade, as well as experience working with musicians, many genres of music, and events. They must also have a work ethic that is founded on dependability, maturity, and responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Audio Production for Weekend Masses 

• Prepare audio systems for engineering and mix live sound for Sat 5pm Mass & Sun 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm Teen Mass 

• Engineer and mix audio for additional Holy Days and special events (Scheduled with Director of Liturgy) 

• Will arrive early to Mass “First one in, last one out.” mentality

• Audio sound system routine maintenance for sanctuary, social hall and school sound systems

• Communicate with Musicians during sound check prior to Mass for their needs

• Communicate with Liturgy prior to Mass for any additional knowledge or changes

Video Production for Weekend Masses 

• Video record homilies at every Mass through the Blackmagic ATEM (Training available) 

• Livestream the Sunday 10am Mass and all additional Masses or events as necessary through OBS

• Display Video Announcements on Projector and TV’s prior to Mass

General 

• Organize sound equipment and storage, keep the Music area organized and all soundboard stations clean

• Communicate with Director of Liturgy on issues, improvements or a variety of audio/video concerns

• Attend liturgical and staff meeting during the week

• Work with Director of Liturgy on larger projects requiring audio/visual

• Have a deep understanding of Catholic teaching and liturgies 

• Communicate and assist ministries with audio and visual needs for their meetings/events

• Be present for ministry and parish events and communicate with the appropriate person about the event’s AV needs

• Any task deemed necessary by the Director of Liturgy, Pastor, or his delegate

• Have an appreciation and respect for all genres of music

• Have an interest in music and the technical trade associated with audio and video production 

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing 

• Be self-motivated, imaginative, energetic, reliable 

• Have initiative, creativity, organizational skills, ability to multitask, a desire to meet the needs and be sensitive to the needs of people

• Multitask, work independently, with minimal supervision & frequent interruptions

• Audio/Video production experience is preferred, further training is available

• Know Mac OS (Training is available) 

• Ability to communicate in person, writing, and through technology 

• Communicate effectively and can respectfully resolve conflicts with parishioners and staff members. 

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive/personal information 

• Trained and compliant with our Diocesan Safe Environment policy 

• Work weekends, holidays and some weekdays 

• Be able to lift 50 pounds 

• Have reliable personal transportation