Jon Souders

Background

About Jon Souders

Experience North Cleveland Church of God-Director of Media and Communications May 2018-Present Oversee all media, communications, and IT maintenance from the main church campus, as well as all audio, lighting, and video equipment and operation. Met weekly to design and plan services and events. Areas of responsibility include television programs, radio broadcasts, podcasts, webinars, Zoom meetings, equipment integration, website maintenance and design, app development, and church wide communications. Directs and produces the media for all live services including video production, audio production, web broadcasts, and stage lighting. Develops new ways to reach people via social media and other online marketing. Researched, designed, and installed audio, video, lighting, and IT/networking throughout the campus and secondary locations. Serves as Chief Administrator for all Planning Center operations, Microsoft 365, website, and app. Cleveland City Schools-Communications and Marketing Manager August 2015-June 2018 Lead the start of a Communications and Marketing Department for the Cleveland City Schools District. Developed a marketing and communications plan to share information with students, parents, and other stakeholders. Attended multiple school communication leadership conferences. Cleveland City Schools-Director of Digital Media August 2007-June 2018 Developed a Media Program from start to fully functional today. Purchased and installed appropriate equipment to utilize technology in the classroom. Taught 9-12 grade high school students the basic and more advanced techniques of video production. Instructed students in proper recording, editing, and live production practices. Oversaw all live athletic streaming events and production. Responsible for all media representing and promoting the school. Offering Adobe Certification to all students. Education Academy of Art University June 2022 Master of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures and Television Lee University May 2005 Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Skills Adobe Certified Associate-Premiere Pro CC Extensive experience with Davinci Resolve Extensive experience with Adobe Production Suite CC including Premiere Pro, After Effects Extensive experience with Final Cut Studio including DVD Studio and Compressor Extensive experience in live directing and producing Fluent on both Windows and Mac including all Office Applications Fluent in professional stage lighting software Experience with live streaming software and encoders