Newark Production Director

Job Description: Newark Production Director Position Description Mission of The Journey: To help people find Jesus and follow him fully General Description: Recruit, empower, and develop leaders and J-Teamers to create a dynamic and distraction free multimedia experience at our Newark location. Oversee all aspects of weekend production, including creative technical development, operation, and maintenance/improvement. Who We’re Looking For: Follower of Jesus with strong character, in alignment with “What We Believe” Passionate leader who embraces a culture where we take high ownership of behaviors and actions ("that's on me"), lean into honest conversations with God and others (say the last %), and relentlessly empower others (our answer to "what" is always "who"). Committed to our vision and engages in all public habits (gathering on a weekend, connecting in a J-Group, serving on the J-Team) and personal habits (investing and inviting, practicing a slot and spot, giving your first) Thrives in fast-paced, outward-focused, mission- and gift-centered environment where we’re committed to helping people find Jesus and follow him fully Qualifications: Abnormally high work ethic (an executor who makes things happen on a regular basis) Healthy relationships with existing staff and leaders (in current position and/or at The Journey) A demonstrable calling to ministry Moderate understanding of audio, video, and lighting equipment, processes, concepts, and technology Proficiency with Mac and PC systems Moderate familiarity with ProPresenter Ability to create life-giving, engaging environments with a keen attention to detail Ability to recruit, build, and effectively lead teams Essential Functions: Work with Gather Team to ensure all creative elements are implemented according to the vision for weekend series Team Development Ensure that all weekend gatherings and other events have an appropriate number of skilled J-Teamers to create excellence and foster camaraderie Lead monthly Production Core Team meetings to cast, enhance, and execute vision for the Production Team Recognize high potential leaders and continually develop and empower, maintaining a pipeline of healthy, equipped leaders to lead production at all current + future physical locations and online Work with team to invite people to Plugged In and actively assimilate on to Production team Foster community within team through J-Team Night, Production-specific J-Groups, and additional meetings Oversee management of Planning Center and developing gathering plans Production & Technical Responsibilities Oversee all technical aspects of weekend gatherings including media, lighting, and video Continually update and train the Production team on a clear, effective, innovative overall production system that includes structures and systems for all production teams including expectations, troubleshooting guides, “how-to” guides, checklists, error logs, etc. Oversee and manage all production projects, including system upgrades, repairs, and installation, to ensure high levels of quality and preparation Serve as primary troubleshooting and management contact for technical systems throughout location and raise up others to do the same Oversee Production for all-scale events including, but not limited to, Journey Students Converge, J-Team Night, ARC Meet-Ups, and Days/Week of Prayer Develop and oversee management of Production team budget Perform other leadership functions as assigned General Responsibilities: Attend Gather Department Meeting + Weekly Programming Meetings Participate in monthly All-Staff meetings and weekly programming/department meetings Gather on the weekend on the front row, join (or lead) a J-Group each semester, and serve in some way outside of essential functions on a regular basis Champion gather, connect, and serve through living out the personal and public habits Position Type: Full-Time Reports to: Gathering Pastor Direct Reports: Newark Production Core Team Physical requirements: Lifting, pulling, bending, carrying and pushing as needed to set up for events and activities Process :To access our application, .

Created: 2025-12-31