GATHER ❯

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Live Video Engineer

Reports To: Production Director
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: National Community Church (NCC), Washington, D.C.

Position Summary

The Live Video Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and execution of video systems supporting worship experiences, conferences, events, and digital ministry initiatives across National Community Church. This role ensures excellence in live video production, streaming, recording, content distribution, and venue presentation while supporting NCC’s mission to reach people for Christ through in-person and digital experiences.

The Live Video Engineer partners closely with the Production Director, worship teams, communications staff, campus leaders, and volunteer production teams to create engaging, distraction-free environments that help people encounter Jesus and connect with the mission of NCC.

Key Responsibilities

1. Live Video Production

  • Serve as lead video engineer for weekend services, conferences, special events, and ministry gatherings.
  • Operate and manage video switching, camera shading, playback systems, graphics, projection, and streaming platforms.
  • Ensure high-quality visual presentation across in-room displays, LED walls, confidence monitors, and online broadcasts.
  • Execute production cues and support creative elements within worship experiences and live events.
  • Troubleshoot video-related issues quickly and effectively during live productions.

2. Video Systems Management

  • Maintain and oversee all video production equipment, infrastructure, and related technologies.
  • Manage video routing, switching systems, signal flow, recording equipment, and streaming encoders.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively identify maintenance and upgrade needs.
  • Coordinate equipment repairs, installations, and technology improvements.
  • Maintain documentation for video workflows, system diagrams, and operating procedures.

3. Live Streaming & Digital Ministry Support

  • Facilitate reliable live-streaming experiences for worship services and special events.
  • Monitor stream quality, platform performance, and audience viewing experience.
  • Support content capture and recording for future ministry use, social media distribution, and digital engagement.
  • Collaborate with Communications and Creative teams to ensure seamless integration of video assets and online content.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices for broadcast and streaming environments.

4. Volunteer Development & Team Leadership

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer video operators and production team members.
  • Create training materials, operating guides, and coaching opportunities for volunteers.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and servant leadership within production ministry.
  • Support campuses and ministry leaders in developing strong local production teams.

5. Event Production Support

  • Partner with ministries and departments to provide video production support for special events, conferences, outreach initiatives, and church-wide gatherings.
  • Assist with production planning, equipment logistics, setup, operation, and teardown.
  • Participate in production rehearsals and planning meetings.
  • Support cross-functional production needs when required, including lighting, audio, and staging environments.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Communications, Technology, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in live video production, broadcast environments, house of worship production, or related technical fields.
  • Experience supporting live events, worship services, or multi-camera productions preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience operating professional video systems in fast-paced environments.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of video signal flow, routing, switching, recording, projection, and streaming technologies.
  • Proficiency with video switchers, PTZ camera systems, graphics playback, and broadcast production workflows.
  • Working knowledge of NDI, SDI, HDMI, IP video transport, video distribution, and streaming platforms.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly under pressure.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of technical excellence.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to reliability and consistency.

Desired Skills (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with Ross Video, Blackmagic Design, ProPresenter, Resolume, vMix, or similar production technologies.
  • Familiarity with live streaming platforms, online broadcast workflows, and content delivery systems.
  • Knowledge of LED wall systems, projection mapping, and advanced display technologies.
  • Experience with video editing and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Understanding of networking principles as they relate to video transport and broadcast systems.
  • Experience working in a church, ministry, live event, or nonprofit organization.

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

  • Active, growing follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for using technical gifts to serve ministry.
  • Fully aligned with NCC’s mission, leadership covenant, and core beliefs.
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, adaptability, and servant leadership.
  • Models professionalism, spiritual maturity, and Christ-centered teamwork.
  • Committed to creating distraction-free environments that support worship and ministry effectiveness.

Work Environment

  • Primarily on-site in production environments across NCC campuses and ministry venues.
  • Requires regular evening, weekend, and holiday event support.
  • May involve lifting, setup, operation, and transportation of production equipment.
  • Fast-paced ministry environment with changing priorities and production schedules.

Reasonable Accommodation

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment (or in the way things are usually done) to help a person with a disability apply for a job, perform the duties of a job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

Qualified applicants or employees who are disabled should request reasonable accommodation from NCC in order to allow them to perform a particular job. If you are disabled and you wish such reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources. On receipt of your request we will meet with you to discuss your disability. We may ask for information from your health care provider(s) regarding the nature of your disability and the nature of your limitations or take other steps necessary to help us determine viable options for reasonable accommodation. We will then work with you to determine whether your disability can be reasonably accommodated, and if it can be accommodated, we will explore alternatives with you and endeavor to implement a mutually agreeable accommodation.

Reasonable accommodation may take many forms and it will vary from one employee to another. Please note that according to the ADA, NCC does not have to provide the exact accommodation you want, and if more than one accommodation works, we may choose which one to provide. Furthermore, any accommodation that will impose undue hardship on NCC is not considered reasonable.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please share with us in your cover letter how your faith journey interfaces with your personal and professional life. We ask you to include your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. NCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and welcomes your application.

Please note: We are grateful for the large number of applications we receive and therefore are not able to reply to each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.