Technical Director 

Reports to Producer

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is seeking a Technical Director to work under the leadership of the Producer to capture video content in the Word on Fire Institute’s studio located in Irving, TX. This position also assists in the internal quality control processes of the Production department.

Location: Irving, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Please submit a reel or samples of your videos/images with your application if available.

Responsibilities

• Manage studio operations including equipment operation, inventory, and maintenance

• Maintain studio equipment inventory

• Execute Producer’s creative visions

• Record multi-camera studio content videos

• Record voiceover, podcast, and audioplays

• Execute live video switching

• Coordinate location photography with local contractors

• Research, recommend, and purchase studio equipment upgrades

• Refine studio workflow

• Collaborate with IT team and video editors to maintain file storage and directory structure

• Occasional camera operation

• Occasional non-linear editing

Requirements

• 3 years experience in a studio environment

• Strong camera, audio, lighting, and video capture equipment operation skills

• Anticipate and plan to overcome potential equipment and production problems

• Ability to travel, work occasional weekends, and work occasional odd hours

• Great organizational skills with a close attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Final Cut Pro/Davinci Resolve proficient (NLE)

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees receive numerous benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off and paid holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary company match, and the opportunity to work remotely in certain circumstances.