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Job Summary
The Kids’ Club Copy and Curriculum Writer will work with the Kids’ Club Creative Team and other stakeholders to develop, write, review, edit, and publish a wide range of written content. The main focus will be Kids’ Club creative content which serves three primary audiences: kids, families, and volunteers.
Kids’ content includes but is not limited to scripts for video assets, lessons, and printed material
Family content includes copy for marketing, community, external email, and printed materials
Volunteer content includes but is not limited to weekend lessons, training, and printed materials
In addition to writing copy, the Copy and Curriculum Writer will be involved in several aspects of creative production, reviewing, marketing, training, and filming, as needed.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, write, review, edit, and publish written content for Kids’ Club.
- Support development of video content. Includes, but not limited to: scheduling, scouting, purchases, second camera, on-screen talent, writing and social media.
- Recruit, train, develop and retain volunteers.
- Involved in all steps in the creative process, including but not limited to: Concept generation, Pre-production planning, operation of equipment (camera, microphones, etc.) at shoots, edit content (video, audio, etc.) and development of post-production assets.
- Develop and manage content plans, including but not limited to curriculum, media, and other assets.
- Work with teammates to create and publish online copy for distribution platforms, including but not limited to video descriptions, marketing material, and social media assets.
- Regularly observe weekend experiences at a variety of sites to assess effectiveness of all creative content.
- Work collaboratively and welcome constructive criticism to improve self and products.
- Intentionally growing in skill sets.
Job Qualifications
Experience / Skills Requirements:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Communicate clearly with staff, volunteers and vendors. Strong verbal and written communication is required.
- Strong leadership skills
- Follow (and improve upon whenever possible) processes and develop new systems/processes for a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, problem solve and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by managing one’s own time and proactively identifying what needs to get done. Attention to and follow through on details is a must.
- Must be a self-initiator and have a teachable spirit.
- Creativity, can see the big picture, attention to detail, meets deadlines, and a strong work ethic.
- Some experience with cameras, lighting, and sound recording preferred.
- Works well both independently and within a team.
Critical Qualities
- Strong leadership with personal drive
- Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with teammates
- Must be actively involved in the Crossroads community
- Must commit to expectations detailed in the “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines and pursuing personal purity.
Physical Requirements
- Performs effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints.
- Must be able to work in common office conditions (sitting at a desk, working on a computer for 60 minutes at a time, etc.)
- Must be able to walk up to 3 miles
- Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
Scheduling / Travel Requirements
- Must be willing and able to travel at times depending on projects/conferences/training
- Willing to work flexible hours (holidays, evenings and weekends) as needed