Music Producer Specialist

Music Producer Specialist

Reports To: Music Lead

Team: Music

FLSA Status: Part-time

Department: Creative Arts

Role Summary: The Music Producer Specialist assists the Music Lead by overseeing the creation and programming of tracks by ensuring excellence each week. They provide support for all Sunday Services and Special Events. This specialist consistently curates and innovates to create TC’s unique sound that supports and aligns within the Vision and Values of TC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a TC team member, responsible for personal spiritual formation, growing as an Upward, Inward, Outward disciple of Jesus Christ. This will mainly be expressed through the Five Characteristics of a Transformer (worship, connect, serve, give, invite).
• Responsible for protecting the Culture of TC and for living out the Five C’s—Character, Competency, Catalytic, Collaboration, and Chemistry.
• Discovers, develops, disciples, and deploys Music Servant Leaders in areas pertaining to Music in accordance with the Vision and Values of Transformation Church.
• TC’s Specialists are experts in their specific field, offering specialized guidance, overseeing specific tasks and project areas.
• Assist in onboarding, equipping, and guiding Servant Leaders within the Music Team.
• Proactively leads and shepherds Servant Leaders within the Music Team through relational opportunities.
• Creates and Programs tracks into Ableton Music Production Software.
• Maintains organization of the Dropbox cloud storage library.
• Manages the purchasing and receipt keeping of multitrack and uploads music to PCO, Planning Center Online software platform.
• Oversees Ableton Music Production Software at all TC locations to ensure proper functioning.
• Manages the uploads to Distrokid, Digital Music Distribution Service.
• Leads in the capturing and editing of Stem recordings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing Music activities and initiatives and develops new growth opportunities.
• Collaborates with the Music Lead on departmental planning and projects.
• Plans and implements all aspects of the Music Team for weekend services.
• Attends and Champions music rehearsals and weekend services.
• Develops, Writes, Arranges, and Coaches musicians in the TC sound.
• Leads worship through music and develops others who can do the same.
• Directs both vocalists and instrumentalists.
• MD- Leads and directs the music team during Sunday services and special events.
• Delegates Servant Leaders to MD and creates tracks for TC Teens and Special Events.
• Develop and train current and future servant leaders to hold the position of MD's.
• Assists with the auditions of new vocalists and musicians.
• Assists with special Music Team events.
• Collaborates with TC staff for effective ministry events and communication.
• Other Duties: Will adapt to and fulfill additional responsibilities as necessitated by the requirements of the role.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as required.

TC Membership Requirement: TC staff members must become members of Transformation Church within a reasonable period.

Competencies Required: To perform successfully, the following competencies should be demonstrated:

• Prerequisites: Christ follower who allows the Holy Spirit to work in and through oneself and lives a life of worship - Upward, Inward, Outward. Affirms and lives out the TC Vision and Values – multiethnic, multigenerational, and mission-shaped. Acts with high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Strategic Planning and Innovation: Ability to envision, plan, and implement new strategies aligning with TC's growth plan. Strategic implementation to align work with TC goals.
• Organizational and Project Management Skills: Processes and tracks information effectively. Maintains organization diligently. Prioritizes work efficiently, demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and timely completion of tasks.
• Action-Oriented: Takes initiative to actively move tasks forward to completion. Initiates action as needed and displays optimism. Efficiently achieves goals with others, builds relationships, and seeks win/win solutions. Thrives in a team-focused environment.
• Communication: Demonstrates relational skills and emotional intelligence to build trust. Exercises discretion and confidentiality. Communicates clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts positively to change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies logical thinking to complex situations, effectively managing challenges with sound judgment.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with three years of ministry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in a music related field with five years of experience at a pastoral level in a ministry context is preferred.

Computer/Technical Skills: Exceptional knowledge of music theory, advanced use of music instruments and equipment as well as music production software such as Ableton, Pro Tools and/or Logic; intermediate level ability to use Microsoft Office software and CCB/MyTC. Experience using Distrokid or other digital music distribution services preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: CPR/AED Certification (training provided by Transformation Church)

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role is responsible for overseeing 25 Servant Leaders.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment is generally moderate, with varying lighting conditions and noise levels. Will require occasional lifting and physical movement. Specific vision and manual dexterity abilities are required. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.