Production Operations Manager

K-LOVE is a prominent full-time Christian ministry dedicated to inspiring people to move closer to Jesus through music, media, and community engagement. Rooted in God’s Word and motivated by the transforming love of Christ, K-LOVE pursues a mission to build trusting relationships with listeners by using media channels that feature music, individual talents, and educational content. The ministry emphasizes spiritual maturity, godly character, and faithful service, encouraging its team members to continually grow as disciples and demonstrate Christ-like qualities in all aspects of their work. Established as a leader in Christian broadcasting and live event production, K-LOVE operates a dynamic campus in Franklin, Tennessee, which hosts a variety of live events, including concerts, special productions, and ministry initiatives tailored to foster community and spiritual growth.

The Production Operations Manager at K-LOVE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and outstanding execution of live events held at the K-LOVE Center and various other ministry venues. Reporting directly to the Senior Live Events Manager, this multifaceted position demands a comprehensive understanding of audio, video, and lighting production processes, as well as strong leadership and project management skills. The manager is responsible for overseeing all technical and production aspects, including sound, lighting, video, rigging, and stage management, to guarantee that events run efficiently, safely, and within budget.

This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple ministry departments, guest artists, technical teams, and external stakeholders. The Production Operations Manager coordinates technical riders, stage plots, and production schedules and leads teams through live event processes such as load-in, soundchecks, rehearsals, and load-out. They must manage diverse projects simultaneously, ensuring that all production systems and environments are maintained in a show-ready state at all times.

A successful candidate will embody K-LOVE’s values, including bold faith, innovative spirit, grateful stewardship, team-first mentality, audience focus, steadfast integrity, and kingdom excellence. The role supports the ministry’s overall mission by facilitating high-quality events that serve to strengthen the connection between K-LOVE and its audience, helping spread the message of Jesus Christ through impactful live experiences. The role requires availability for evening, weekend, and occasional travel commitments, emphasizing flexibility and dedication to ministry outcomes.

The Production Operations Manager not only leads production teams consisting of technical operators, volunteers, contractors, and other support staff but also acts as a key liaison between artists and ministry departments to ensure all technical and operational needs are met. This role commands responsibility for budget management concerning production-related expenses and demands a commitment to professional growth, ministry participation, and adherence to K-LOVE’s safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10 years of venue tech directing or production management experience along with technical proficiency in modern live event technologies and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.

In essence, this role at K-LOVE offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with a calling to ministry, serving both the local and wider Christian community through expertly managed live event production that glorifies God and fosters spiritual growth.