JOB SUMMARY
The Audio Engineer (A1) is responsible for delivering world-class audio experiences for both in-room and broadcast environments across all CBC campuses, services, conferences, and special events.
This role combines advanced live mixing, systems engineering, immersive audio technologies, broadcast integration, and technical leadership to create distraction-free worship experiences that
support ministry at the highest level. The ideal candidate understands that audio is more than technical execution — it is emotional support, clarity, atmosphere, storytelling, and leadership through sound.
This position requires a highly skilled engineer who thrives in fast-paced live production environments while maintaining excellence in preparation, communication, adaptability, and servant leadership. The Audio Engineer will work closely with worship leaders, production staff, volunteers, and creative teams to help deliver consistent and engaging experiences both in-room and online.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Serve as lead A1 for weekend worship services, conferences, broadcasts, and special events
Mix high-level FOH, monitor, overflow, and broadcast audio environments
Deliver polished, balanced, and emotionally engaging mixes for:
In-room worship experiences
Online streaming audiences
Satellite campuses
Broadcast environments
Recording and archive playback
Overflow environments
Operate Yamaha Rivage and Yamaha DM7 console ecosystems across multiple production environments including:
Main Worship Center
Overflow venues
Monitor World
Broadcast environments
Build and maintain console show files, scenes, routing structures, macros, and workflows
Execute dynamic live mixes while adapting quickly to spontaneous service flow changes
Collaborate closely with worship leaders, pastors, broadcast teams, and production leadership to support ministry moments with intentional excellence
Maintain sonic consistency across multiple venues and campus environments
Mix and optimize audio specifically for online and broadcast environments
Understand the operational and creative differences between FOH and broadcast mixing
Manage vocal intelligibility, tonal balance, dynamics, and loudness consistency across streaming platforms
Collaborate with video engineering and broadcast teams to maintain synchronization and minimize latency issues
Understand audio-for-video workflows including:
Help create immersive worship experiences for In room/online audiences
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced live audio systems including:
Yamaha Rivage console ecosystems
Yamaha DM7 console ecosystems
d&b Audiotechnik PA systems
d&b Soundscape immersive audio environments
Shure wireless microphone systems
Dante audio networking
RF coordination systems
Playback and recording systems
Configure and maintain Dante audio infrastructure and routing workflows across multiple venues
Coordinate wireless frequencies and RF environments for large-scale productions
Assist with PA optimization, gain structure management, and system tuning workflows
Troubleshoot complex signal flow and technical issues under live-event pressure
Maintain organized documentation including:
Patch sheets
Signal flow diagrams
System configurations
Equipment status reports
Ensure systems remain operationally reliable and service-ready
Record, edit, mix, and master audio for:
Video productions
Promotional content
Broadcast packages
Podcasts
Worship recordings
Support multitrack recording workflows and playback systems
Maintain organized session archives and audio assets
Assist in developing scalable playback and recording workflows for future production growth
Support guest artists, conferences, and special production environments with advanced preparation and execution
Serve as technical lead for smaller ministry events and gatherings
Adapt quickly between FOH, monitors, broadcast mixing, systems engineering, and production support roles
Cross-train in lighting, broadcast, and video systems to support overall production excellence
Help train and develop Audio All-Stars (volunteers) within CBC production culture and standards
Maintain calm, organized, and solutions-focused environments during high-pressure productions
COMPETENCIES
Strong attention to detail with exceptional listening skills
Calm and composed under live-event pressure
Highly organized and solutions-oriented
Team-focused with strong interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated learner with a growth mindset
Reliable, punctual, and highly accountable
Passionate about excellence in both ministry and production environments
Adaptable and flexible within rapidly changing live-event environments
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Regular full-time, 36-40 hours per week. Weekend services and special events are required as part of scheduled responsibilities. Must work flexible hours including evenings and conferences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to do the following:
Work extended periods on your feet in active live production environments, often during long services, rehearsals, and events.
Lifting, carrying, and setting up audio and production equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
Navigating stages, platforms, and technical areas
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of live audio production experience preferred
Experience in church, touring, concert, or broadcast production environments strongly preferred
Relevant certifications or advanced live audio training considered a plus
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong experience with professional digital audio consoles in live production environments
Experience operating Yamaha Rivage and Yamaha DM7 systems preferred
Advanced understanding of:
Experience with Shure wireless systems and RF coordination
Understanding of Dante audio networking and digital audio infrastructure
Strong troubleshooting skills in high-pressure live production environments
Strong musical ear with understanding of dynamics, arrangement, frequency balance, and worship aesthetics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with d&b audiotechnik systems
Experience with d&b Soundscape immersive audio environments
Experience in large church, touring, concert, or broadcast production environments
Familiarity with Waves plugins, playback systems, multitrack recording, and audio postproduction workflows
Understanding of synchronization, latency management, and broadcast integration
Experience mentoring volunteers or technical team members
Familiarity with lighting and broadcast production systems
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Live production environments with high sound pressure levels
OTHER DUTIES
Must exemplify The CBC Way of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity, and Humility
Communicate proactively and professionally with production staff, worship teams, volunteers, and ministry leaders
Lead by preparation, professionalism, positivity, and adaptability
Support continuous improvement of CBC systems, workflows, and team development
Uphold the belief that production should support worship experiences without becoming distracting
CBC Member, genuine desire to serve God and the Church
Must live a life beyond reproach 1 Timothy 3
Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study and prayer
