A Media or Talent Director directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in preparation of stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions, or auditions and interviews performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in these productions.
For close to twenty years, Southside Church has helped people discover a practical faith that leads to greater meaning and direction in life. Our mission is to inspire people to follow Jesus by creating environments where unchurched people love to engage.
THE ROLE
Are you a visionary technical leader who loves to bring stories and environments to life? We are seeking a full-time SMI Production Director to inspire people to follow Jesus by providing strategic leadership to our production teams and overseeing all production-related operations across our campuses. In this role, you will report directly to the SMI Service Programming Director and collaborate closely with multi-campus teams to produce unforgettable worship experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Collaboration:
Partner church-wide to orchestrate, implement, and evaluate Sunday service designs and multi-campus events, producing unforgettable production experiences that engage and challenge attendees. Collaborate with the Service Programming Director to determine the annual production budget.
AVL & Stage Stewardship:
Plan, order, design, and install stage set builds across our campuses. Oversee all weekly service production systems-including stage setups, lyrics, graphics, video, lighting, and audio. Design and install new AVL systems for campus retrofits and new building developments.
Volunteer & Team Development:
Recruit, schedule, train, and pastor a thriving community of production volunteers and professional contractors. Run production training events and lead quarterly Production Directors meetings.
System Standards & Maintenance:
Establish church-wide standards for all production equipment. Track and manage production assets, construct preventative maintenance schedules, order new equipment, and lead stage and auditorium cleanliness.
Local Campus Care:
Collaborate with local staff to ensure Sunday technical needs are met, and step in as a local campus Production Director when needed.
WHO YOU ARE
Technical Expert:
You have a deep, practical understanding of Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) systems, stage design, and systems troubleshooting.
Relational Leader:
You love shepherding people, building community, and training volunteer teams and paid contractors to do their best work.
Organized Steward:
You possess strong administrative, supply management, and inventory control skills with a sharp eye for processes, budgets, and technical logistics.
HOURS & BENEFITS
Schedule:
Full-time (40 hours/week).
Compensation:
Based on experience and education.
Benefits:
100% employer-paid coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Includes up to $100/monthly cell phone reimbursement, a company laptop (as needed), paid holidays, 2 weeks of accrual-based paid vacation, and up to a 5% matching retirement contribution (after a 6-month waiting period).
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and portfolio materials to Karen Mount at support@southside.org
