Department: Senior Audio Engineer

Reports to: Media Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

To provide the organization with the technical audio and video oversight during planning and executing worship services, weddings, funerals, and other church activities and events. This position is also responsible for mentoring and developing audio technicians, and Jr. Technicians.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Confer with leadership of Production and Creative Arts, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for services, musical recordings, or film.
Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
Supervise and manage audio engineers.
Working knowledge and expertise of our current sound installation.
Attend and engineer vocal and band rehearsals and services.
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, then combine sounds later during the mixing or post-production stage.
Set up microphones, routing audio signals for headphones and sound effects, prepare software and make sure that all the required gear is working properly.
Organize musical instruments into position to record when needed.
Manage podcast feeds, and multimedia presentations provided by the speaker or pastor.
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; tear down equipment after event completion.
Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
Create musical instrument digital interface programs for sermons, music projects, announcements, or film post-production.
Keep digital logs of recordings and services.
Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones and tracking music and vocals.
Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Telecommunications -- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Communications and Media -- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Professional appearance and manner.
Strong communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audio or Sound Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Experience

5 years relevant industry experience.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership skills
Effective Organizational Skills
Collaborate with volunteers and servants
Must be able to lead and train volunteers
A good ear and creative spirit.
Ability to follow instructions and remain professional under pressure.
Sound troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

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New Life Covenant Church Southeast

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