Technical Writing Manager jobs in Suffolk, VA

Waters Edge Church is currently looking for a new, full-time staff member to join our management
team in the position of . If you have significant sound experience and are
interested in learning new technical skills and would love to be a part of a dynamic, innovative team
shaping the future of a fast growing church, this position might be for you!

Desired Competencies: Are You…

Comfortable painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to
action?
Able to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward?
Consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, even under the toughest of circumstances?
Known for building strong relationships and delivering customer-focused solutions?
A leader that directs, delegates and removes obstacles to get work done?
A developer of confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity?
An effective communicator, both in oral and written forms, while understanding the unique needs
of different audiences?
Capable of rebounding quickly from setbacks and adversity even when facing difficult situations?
Effective at managing the resources you’re given, while embodying the value of excellence?
A leader that builds strong-identity teams, applying diverse skills and perspectives to achieve
common goals?

Position Expectations: You Will Be…
Working under the direct leadership of and accountable to the Programming Director.
Required to work at all weekend worship experiences, all worship services on Christmas Eve and
Easter, as well as other events and video shoots outside of normal working hours as needed.
Prepping and overseeing sound and other technical aspects as assigned for all weekend worship
experiences and special events.
Learning and growing in proficiency in lighting design and execution, and on stage set design.
Managing multiple projects at one time.
Collaborating with the Programming Team to provide creative input for upcoming series,
segments, and videos.
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Technical Skills...
Proficient with digital console operation and setup, able to translate across multiple console
manufacturers. Consoles to include Soundcraft Vi2000, Yamaha CL3, Midas M32 compact, Allen &
Heath QU-16 and small analog boards.
Understanding of how aux and matrix mixes are used
Understanding of analog to digital signal flow via stage patches, interfaces, DANTE and
Ethersound protocols.
Proper gain staging techniques through the entire signal chain
Knowledge and understanding of the Q-SYS ecosystem including amplifier and speaker
management as well as UCI development and implementation.
Basic networking knowledge for Q-SYS, Dante, R-Remote and wireless in-ear monitor controls.
Wireless

Sennheiser wireless for handheld microphones, headset mic packs and in-ear packs.
Know how to scan and properly adjust frequencies
Proper gain staging through the wireless system

How antenna distribution and combiners function
Proper EQ/Compression/DSP techniques for

Microphones to help eliminate feedback while still sounding natural.
Varying instruments that change on a weekly basis

Willing to learn from the existing volunteer base how things are currently run to be able to build
upon that vision to take sound to the next level.
Able to communicate effectively and train volunteers in sound operations through solid technical
knowledge and vision that aligns with the culture of Waters Edge Church.
Troubleshooting and basic equipment and cable repair/maintenance
Ability to spot audio/video sync issues and how to compensate for them at the console.
Broadcast Audio

Familiar with DAW based mixing. We currently use Logic Pro.
Behringer control surfaces
Plugin use and management
DAW routing
Audio to SDI embedders and de-embedders for site to site and online streaming
Multitrack recording and post mixing
Broadcast audio loudness standards (LUFS)
Proper DAW gain staging