One In-Person Service at 10AM - Sunday, Aug 22

VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Position: Contract
Reports to:  Production Director

Date Posted: May 22, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Renaissance Church is looking for a Video Production Assistant to join our Production Team. This role will primarily be responsible for setting up equipment and filming for the live stream of Renaissance’s worship services on Sunday mornings. Renaissance holds services in a 400-seat public school auditorium located in Harlem. As such, we are required to set up and tear down all video equipment each week. The Video PA will ensure a safe and successful setup and teardown process each week. The PA will additionally support other aspects of the video production as needed. Ideal candidates will demonstrate both technical knowledge and a creative sensibility in the field of film or video production.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leading the setup and teardown of video equipment each week
  • Operating a mobile camera rig to create engaging live-stream content 
  • Working with a team of volunteers to achieve a high-quality live stream experience
  • Working with other contractors to ensure all a/v systems are functioning properly
  • Leading all aspects of the Sunday video production when the Production Director is away

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in a variety of film or video production settings
  • Broad knowledge of camera systems, formats, and techniques
  • Clear communication, the ability to take direction, and a collaborative working style
  • Composure under pressure when troubleshooting problems in a live environment
  • Experience using Sony mirrorless and cinema camera systems is preferred
  • Experience using DJI Ronin or similar support systems is preferred
  • A degree in film, broadcast video, photography, or a related field is a plus, but not required

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the principal duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties of the job, except where to do so would cause an undue hardship on Renaissance’s business operations.
 
Employment at Renaissance Christian Church is at-will, which means that either the employee or Renaissance can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description should be construed to diminish the at-will employment relationship in any manner.