Job Responsibilities (with Percentage of Time)
Writing, Editing, Gathering and Management of Content on Multiple Platforms: 30%
- Liaise with all ministry departments to support their communication needs. Gather and edit event information, announcements, and updates.
- Create and publish email newsletters and blog posts.
- Coordinate with staff on content updates for 4thpres.org and manage content in WordPress. Content includes photos, graphics, and video assets.
- Collaborate with the Communications Director and Fourth’s web developer on implementing new landing pages, new integrations, and other site improvements. Process trouble tickets and correspond with users who submit feedback.
- Gather, edit, and format content for print pieces such as brochures, flyers, posters, the annual report, handbooks, and more.
- Learn, follow, and champion Fourth’s style guide and best practices.
- Coordinate with the Audio-Visual Technician on gathering, preparing, and posting sermon audio and video and other resources.
Social Media: 30%
- Create and manage a weekly social media content calendar. Source and prepare content and post to Fourth’s channels on a defined schedule.
- Collaborate with the Communications Director and the Communications Committee to create a solid social media strategy. Iterate to improve the strategy over time.
- Monitor Fourth’s channels to create an aware, responsive presence and to foster positive interaction with followers.Monitor and maintain Fourth’s presence on Google
- Business, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms.
- Produce quarterly analytics reports that include insights on emerging social media trends.
Print Projects: 30%
- Work with Fourth staff to anticipate needs and create a peaceable timeline for all print projects.
- Facilitate the printing of weekly bulletins and other items, often using in-house printers.
- Gather content from Fourth staff and communicate precise job requirements to graphic designers.
- Prepare rough design concepts or sketches to help both staff and designers visualize the final product.
- Maintain positive relationships with designers and help identify new design resources as needed.
- Anticipate temporary signage needs for events; create and place signage.
- Collaborate with the Communications Director and others on the creation and modification of new and existing signage.
Event Support: 10%
- Create and manage content for the church’s Distributed Video Display System (displays located in high traffic areas of the facility).
- Coordinate with staff on audio-visual needs for Sunday services, funerals, weddings, and occasional special events and arrange for coverage by professional and volunteer technicians.
- Track the weekly flow of events at Fourth and plan ahead for last-minute Communications requests such as temporary signage.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be:
- An eager learner
- A problem solver
- A critical thinker
- A visual communicator with exposure to graphic design
- A process thinker (as opposed to a process follower)
- A teacher who can articulate a process well to others
- Comfortable having multiple projects in process at any given time
Technical
- Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An intrinsic orientation toward style, grammar, and spelling
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and G-Suite
- Demonstrated experience in Communications tasks including editing and optimization of visual assets
- Familiarity and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat), Basecamp, Google Analytics, Keynote, Powerpoint, and Final Cut Pro
Character and Interpersonal
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong Christian character and witness
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust as the needs of the job change
- Exhibit determination and perseverance to help get projects to the finish line
- Enjoy team collaboration and problem solving
- Work to maintain positive relationships
- Communicate with respect and dignity to all staff, members, and guests