Camera Operator and Trainer

Position Summary: The Camera Operator and Trainer will help Athey Creek’s staff and volunteer Production Team provide highest quality broadcast video operations for church services, live, and published events. This individual will ensure all video scheduling, priming, publishing and in-person operations are being performed with excellence.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Agree to Athey Creek’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in What We Believe/Vision statement


• Fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in the Scriptures


• Be highly motivated, energetic, and possess strong work ethic/initiative skills


• Physical strength to carry heavy equipment as well as stamina


• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent relationship and team-building skills


• Proven experience as a camera operator


• Experience operating and maintaining relevant professional production equipment: Resi encoders, RED Digital Cinema, Blackmagic Atem switcher, Elgato Streamdeck & Bitfocus Companion, Defy Rhythm systems, Video publishing/hosting software (Craft CMS, Subsplash, YouTube, Vimeo)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, perform UAS Remote Pilot operations


• Serve as Broadcast Director and Technical Director for live services


• Edit and publish video recordings to various video hosting platforms


• Resolve technical or practical issues


• Volunteer team engagement as trainer and point of contact


• Schedule online live and replay streams


• Provide practical and creative input to camera shot planning


• Select, assemble, and position equipment (cameras, rigging, mounts, software, etc.)


• Prepare cameras and test calibrations, angles, camera movements per video production objectives


• Perform regular maintenance and suggest system or process improvements


• Ensure the highest quality camera (fixed, robotic, handheld) is used to provide the best framing, angles, or handheld movement


• Engage as part of a team with Athey staff, always being edifying to one another


• Other duties as assigned