Production Assistant - School of Music

The Production Assistant supports the execution of technical and logistical elements for School of Music events, concerts, rehearsals, and classes. This role provides hands-on event support, resource management, and team coordination, working closely with SOM faculty and staff to ensure excellence in all production activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical and logistical support for all SOM events (event, concerts, rehearsals, and classes) as requested. 
• Assist with stage and classroom setup/teardown, equipment operation, and AV preparation as needed. 
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate complex problems to appropriate personnel. 
• Maintain production documents (event checklists, equipment logs, maintenance schedules) as directed. 
• Assist with managing platform access and updates (ex. Planning Center Online, Multitracks.com, ProPresenter, etc.). 
• Assist with creating media content (slides, lyrics, basic video edits). 
• Operate recording equipment for rehearsals, recitals, and practice sessions. 
• Conduct routine checks and light troubleshooting of classroom AV equipment. 
• Assist in preparing equipment and media for traveling ministry teams. 
• Support and coordinate LU vehicles and trailers usage by SOM.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Four-year college degree, with a concentration in Communications, Audio Engineering, Recording, or other related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in audio/video/lighting production in supporting live events where setup, operation, and teardown of audio/video/lighting systems are required (especially concerts or large events with single/multiple bands, orchestras, or speech).
• Knowledge and experience with audio console and speaker systems, video switchers, LED walls, or lighting consoles.
• Working knowledge of audio and visual concepts, PowerPoint, and ProPresenter.
• Positive attitude, hardworking, self-motivated, and diligent.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel as local area and campus.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.  It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.  Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.  

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.