POSITION SUMMARY

The Cathedral Livestream Coordinator & Media Specialist (hereafter, Livestream Coordinator) will approach the entirety of their work with grace, good humor, and an unwavering commitment to serving the cathedral community. We seek a person with proven initiative and a demonstrated ability to work well with persons of all ages. The Livestream Coordinator will work closely with the Dean, Vicar, and members of the Cathedral staff and key volunteers in the community. The Coordinator is responsible for setting up and operating video equipment (cameras, sound, etc.) in the Nave of St. Mark’s Cathedral for the purpose of livestreaming key worship services and other special events and concerts.  They will also livestream and record hybrid educational forums in Bloedel Hall on a regular basis (usually Wednesday evenings, Sept-May, and approximately six Saturday workshops per year).  As Media Specialist, they will serve as curator of the Cathedral’s audiovisual systems and equipment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As guided by the Canon Vicar, in consultation with the Dean, the Livestream Coordinator will:

• Livestream the 11 a.m. Sunday morning service (this is roughly a 2-hour commitment, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Sunday) and train and support a cohort of volunteer videographers who perform this function also, creating a rota to ensure every Sunday 11 a.m. service is livestreamed.
• Livestream the Sunday afternoon 4:30pm Evensong services on the first Sunday of the month, October-May (this is roughly a 1-hour commitment—4:15-5:15pm, once a month). Volunteers may be trained and scheduled to provide livestream support for this service also.
• Livestream occasional special Cathedral services (ex. O Antiphons, Pageant of the Nativity, select Holy Week services, Diocesan ordinations) or covered by livestream volunteers.
• Record and/or livestream certain educational events (speakers or forums); these may take place in the Nave or in the parish hall (Bloedel Hall); most of these events take place either during the “Cathedral Commons” on Wednesday evenings (roughly 6:30pm-8:15pm). On average, there is one event of this nature per week, requiring approximately two hours of staff support (setup, livestream, upload recording).
• Livestream occasional weddings and funerals (approximately a 2-hour commitment per event). Volunteers may be trained and scheduled to provide support for this as well.
• Edit recordings and post on YouTube and/or St. Mark’s website as appropriate.
• Manage the video archive and ensure archival preservation of both existing and new cathedral videos (in collaboration with Cathedral Archivist).
• Oversee the work of volunteer live camera operators, create and communicate guidelines and standards for camera work, and coordinate as needed with those operating the sound board during services.
• Address audio needs related to livestreaming, including live mixing with attention to clarity and balance, optimizing sound for varying acoustic environments, managing feedback, and enhancing intelligibility.
• Troubleshoot overall AV needs for worship services, meetings and events.
• Create a maintenance plan for the existing AV equipment, including timely regular maintenance and replacement of equipment as needed, and coordinate desired improvements, additions, and upgrades.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Canon Vicar or Dean.

The Livestream Coordinator position is designed to be part-time, 8-10 hours per week, typically on two or three days per week, depending on the schedule of services and events. Certain leave benefits are provided according to cathedral policy and state and local laws. Health and dental benefits are not extended to positions scheduled for this part-time role. Nominations, applications, and questions of any kind may be directed to The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin at egriffin@saintmarks.org until the position is filled. A complete application packet will include a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. Appointment will be contingent upon completion of background screening and successful completion of training in the prevention of child sexual abuse as required by the Episcopal Church.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

• Missional Alignment: understands and supports the church’s mission, vision and values.
• Relational Connectivity: strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to building relational trust with the church community.
• Teachable & Studious: ability to receive feedback and instruction, desire to learn and pursue continuing education/training.
• Self-Directed: ability to manage complex projects and work independently.
• Team Player: works well in collaboration with others, commitment to investing in people.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience operating livestream systems, interfaces with public audio systems, and editing video footage
• Familiarity with RF/wireless systems, digital audio interfaces, networking protocols, and DAWs
• Experience working in a church environment preferred
• Ability to interact and collaborate with various stakeholders in a professional manner including clergy, staff, worship leaders, musicians, workshop presenters and event coordinators
• Must work independently, but be able to meet deadlines and have flexible schedule to be present for key services and events
• Satisfactory completion of Safe Church abuse prevention training and background screening.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	Regularly	Frequently	Occasionally
Sitting	X
Standing	X
Walking	X
Climbing/balancing	X
Lifting 25 or more pounds			X
Reaching—with arms and hands	X
Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling		X
Talking	X
Hearing	X
Vision—close, peripheral, depth, ability to adjust/focus	X
Other: _______________________________________

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For more information, or to apply, submit cover letter and resume via email to egriffin@saintmarks.org or by mail:

The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
1245 10th Avenue East
Seattle, Washington, 98102

 

DISCLAIMER

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.