Director of Broadcast & Production Engineering
Lakewood Church - Houston, Texas, United States, 77246![Lakewood Church](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Broadcast & Production EngineeringMedia DepartmentExemptJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Director of Broadcast and Production Engineering sets the standard for engineering and maintains all the technical facilities, equipment, and software applications for Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen Ministries. As one of the most watched inspirational television broadcasts globally, reaching more than 10 million people each week, it has a $25 million television and broadcast facility, plus other production elements for a 16,000-seat auditorium in Houston, Texas, which reaches over 35,000 people each week.This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Broadcast & Production.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSInstalling, testing, upgrading, maintaining, and repairing all television and radio broadcast equipment and systems for a state-of-the-art broadcast facility that facilitates one of the most popular television, radio, and streaming broadcasts and podcasts in America. This includes:Ensuring all broadcast and ancillary equipment and systems are operational and properly maintained.Overseeing a preventative maintenance program for all broadcast equipment, including maintaining a spare parts inventory and equipment center.Managing audio, video, and lighting systems and equipment upgrades.Implementation of standards, controls, processes, and technologies that ensure a high degree of availability and reliability for the production system environments.Providing specific engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation on all work performed on technical systems.Minimizing any loss of service when broadcast equipment or systems fails, including implementing disaster recovery methods.Troubleshooting video, audio, and IT issues in the broadcasting systems and providing rapid solutions, including using third-party vendors when necessary.Building and articulating future technical requirements and recommendations.Oversight and management of all program distribution via file base solutions.Providing support to end users for broadcast equipment and systems issues and concerns.Evaluating, researching, and recommending equipment and software acquisitions for broadcast.Managerial ResponsibilitiesManage the broadcast engineering staff and a team of audio, video, and lighting technicians for the LWC sanctuary.Oversee health and safety program for broadcast and audio engineers.Maintaining current training records for all applicable departmental personnel.Other Production ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the setup, safety, vendor selection, design, and risk management for rigging within Lakewood Church.Maintain FCC requirements for Closed Captioning as related to programming for all On-Air, Cable, and Web distribution platforms.Other related duties as assigned.MINISTERIAL DUTIESAs an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community.
This will also include:Regular attendance at Church services and classes.Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church.Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church.QUALIFICATIONSUncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values and core beliefs.Demonstrated Christ-like Character.Professional appearance and conduct.Proven experience as a Broadcast Engineer or similar role.Managerial level of knowledge of broadcasting equipment and technology.Proficiency in relevant broadcast computer software and platforms.Understanding of electronics, electricity, and sound technology.Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and ensure the smooth running of broadcasts.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Flexible to work outside the normal hours as business requires, including a rotating on-call shift with availability 24/7.Managing projects and delegating tasks to employees and contractors.Creating a positive workplace culture that aligns with the company’s mission and values.Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition.Ability to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skills.Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum of an Associate’s degree.Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Engineering, Communication, related field or equivalent experience preferred.Minimum of 10 years experience in a technical broadcast/production environment is preferred.
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