Audio-Video Technician

St. Timothy Roman Catholic Parish Mesa•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Audio-Video Technician organizes and operates audio production for weekend Masses and supports video production, livestreaming, and audio/video needs for additional Masses and events. The role requires an interest in the technical trades of audio and video production, experience working with musicians and different genres of music, and an understanding of the Mass, its customs, transitions, and behaviors. The successful candidate is dependable, mature, responsible, self-motivated, and communicates effectively with musicians, liturgy staff, parishioners, and colleagues. The technician prepares, engineers, and mixes sound for Saturday and Sunday Masses, records homilies, livestreams services and events, and displays video announcements. They maintain sound systems, keep equipment and music areas organized, attend weekly liturgical staff meetings, and work with the Director of Liturgy on concerns and larger projects. The position involves weekend and some weekday work, including arrival 90 minutes before Mass begins.

Requirements

Be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Have an appreciation and respect for all genres of music.
Have an interest in music and the technical trades associated with audio and video production.
Be self-motivated, imaginative, energetic, and reliable.
Demonstrate initiative, creativity, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask while being sensitive to people's needs.
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions.
Know Mac OS; training is available.
Communicate effectively and resolve conflicts respectfully with parishioners and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or personal information.
Be trained and compliant with the Diocesan Safe Environment policy.
Work weekends and some weekdays.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Have reliable personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

Audio/video production experience is preferred; further training is available.

Responsibilities

Prepare audio systems and engineer and mix live sound for Saturday 5 p.m. Mass and Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Teen Mass.
Engineer and mix audio for additional Holy Days and special events, scheduled with the Director of Liturgy.
Arrive 90 minutes before Mass begins and remain until work is complete.
Perform routine maintenance on sanctuary, social hall, and school sound systems.
Communicate with musicians during sound checks about their needs.
Communicate with Liturgy before Mass about additional information or changes.
Record homilies at every Mass through the Blackmagic ATEM.
Livestream Sunday 10 a.m. Mass and additional Masses or events as necessary through OBS.
Display video announcements on projectors and TVs before Mass.
Organize the sound hole and music area, and keep soundboard stations clean.
Communicate with the Director of Liturgy about issues, improvements, and audio/video concerns.
Attend liturgical staff meetings during the week.
Work with the Director of Liturgy on larger projects requiring audio/video support.