Camera Operator and Trainer

Position Summary: The Camera Operator and Trainer will help Athey Creek’s staff and volunteer Production Team provide high-quality broadcast video for church services, live, and published events. This individual will ensure that all video scheduling, priming, publishing, and in-person operations are being performed with excellence.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Agree to Athey Creek’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in our What We Believe/Vision statement
• Fulfill the character qualifications of a deacon as taught in Scripture
• Be highly motivated, energetic, and possess strong work ethic/initiative skills
• Physical strength and the stamina to carry heavy equipment for extended periods of time
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship and team-building skills
• Proven experience as a camera operator
• Experience operating and maintaining relevant professional production equipment: Resi Encoders, RED Digital Cinema, Blackmagic ATEM Switcher, Elgato Stream Deck & Bitfocus Companion, DEFY Rhythm systems, video publishing/hosting software (Craft CMS, Subsplash, YouTube, Vimeo)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, perform UAS Remote Pilot operations
• Serve as Broadcast Director and Technical Director for live services
• Edit and publish video recordings to various video hosting platforms
• Resolve technical or practical issues
• Volunteer team engagement as trainer and point of contact
• Schedule online live and replay streams
• Provide practical and creative input to camera shot planning
• Select, assemble, and position equipment (cameras, rigging, mounts, software, etc.)
• Prepare cameras and test calibrations, angles, and camera movements per video production objectives
• Perform regular maintenance and suggest system or process improvements
• Ensure the highest quality camera (fixed, robotic, handheld) is used to provide the best framing, angles, or handheld movement
• Engage as part of a team with Athey Creek staff, always being edifying to one another
• Other duties as assigned

Hours: Hourly Part Time, Tuesday through Sunday, including weekends and some evenings.