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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Manager is responsible for all internal and external communications activities of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship (NDCBF). This individual will serve in a leadership role to: (1) unify and align communications; (2) partner with staff, church and ministry leaders in creating communication plans to mobilize their specific audiences to respond; (3) ensure high-quality and highest impact communications are created; (4) foster cross-communications between the Elders, staff, ministries, congregation and the community and (5) oversee anything members/guests read, touch, or click:

· Read would include any written messages communicated from or about NDCBF, whether in print or electronic form;

· Touch would include flyers, brochures, posters, mass mailings/postcards or anything else that represents the church or has the church logo on it in print form;

· Click would relate to weekly bulletins, newsletters, or any form of web or email-based technology, as well as social networking tools like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy/Planning/Branding:

· Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of strategic communications and digital campaigns that will support NDCBF’s vision (“To be salt and light to make disciples”) and increase the church’s visibility within the community;

· Own and manage the church’s brand/identity through advertising, public relations and traditional, electronic, and emerging media; ensure content is accurate and consistent with church policy and intent;

· Manage the communications of internal messaging and event promotion through tactical implementation of announcements, bulletins, flyers, digital promotions, social media, newsletters, etc.;

· Serve as the communications “gatekeeper”, ensuring communications requests are prioritized, completed on time (create a 6-12 month communications calendar) and on budget.

Content Production and Management:

· Work with staff, church and ministry leaders to define, develop and effectively communicate messages to church-wide and specific audiences;

· Write and edit communications messages for use in various mediums and audiences;

· Create and design graphics for sermon series, digital signage, sanctuary displays as required;

· Produce high-quality written and visual content for use across all of NDCBF platforms including social media, e-mail, web, print, photography and video, if applicable.

· Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to: newsletters, flyers, brochures, church app and NDCBF’s website.

Social Media:

· Serve as the main administrator and manager of all social media accounts;

· Cultivate engaging, meaningful, vision-oriented content for major social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis;

· Develop short-form video content for social media platforms

Website:

· Serve as the primary manager of NDCBF’s website content, keeping the website current and relevant in communicating the church’s vision, mission, core values, church-wide events, ministry events, sermon series, etc.;

· Ongoing enhancements and adjustments to the website platform and features;

· Keep ears open to stories of life-change within the church. Coordinating with AVL Technical Production Director to develop ways to creatively communicate those stories via video, interviews, newsletter, etc.

E-Mail Marketing:

· Write, copy and edit the NDBCF weekly newsletter; and manage the e-mail marketing database.

Community Outreach:

· Build good public relations with external organizations and the general public; network with other church communications teams;

· Represent NDCBF at outreach events when appropriate and as requested;

· Create and design collateral for upcoming events, signs for exterior display, etc. as required;

· Develop and maintain an effective strategy for obtaining media coverage of NDCBF events and programs as required;

Additional Responsibilities:

· Develop and manage the annual communications/marketing budget;

· Recruit, lead and manage a team of communications ministry volunteers, contractors and vendors (i.e. writers, graphic designers, photographers, printers, etc.);

Mobile App:

· Serve as the main administrator of the mobile app and the developer accounts;

· Responsible for updating the content including, but not limited to, sermon notes, bulletin, videos, devotions, and managing the events calendar.

Live Stream:

· Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for Live Stream Host on Facebook, YouTube, and Church Online;

· Manage ChurchStreaming.tv account and setup the streams for weekly services on Facebook, YouTube, and Church Online;

· Manage live stream during services to ensure the stream quality;

· Upload sermons to Vimeo, YouTube and mobile app weekly;

· Host live stream services and events.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Visionary: big-picture planner and dedicated to ensuring that communications are concise, clear, and creative;

· Leadership: ministry partner, educates staff, church and ministry leaders about procedures and processes for communicating church messages;

· Creativity: continually looking for ways to communicate new/existing church-wide and ministry programs in creative ways that will evoke a positive response from the congregation and community;

· Organization: creates communication messages in a way that best reflects church priorities and intent;

· Proactive: motivated to accomplish tasks and persevere in the midst of adversity;

· Innovative: able to develop, sponsor and support the introduction of new and improved methods, productions, processes, procedures, and technologies;

· Quality: a passion for visual, proofreading and editing excellence;

· Team player: willingness to solicit/receive feedback and deal with people in a professional and Christian manner;

· Technical: skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Facebook and Twitter; (including graphic design)

· Communication: excellent written, verbal and oral presentation skills;

• Project management: demonstrated project management skills with the ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals.

EXPERIENCE:

· 3 – 5 years professional work in journalism, advertising, marketing, current communication technologies, or related field. Experience working in a church environment is preferred.

· Proven professional writing, editing and proofreading skills, including the flexibility to write in different styles for various audiences; must understand what it takes to communicate to both the church and the unchurched;

· Experienced in creating, organizing, planning, and implementing effective communications messages and strategies to church and community audiences; utilizing current media and emerging technologies (i.e. print, web, social media, etc.);

• Current on creative, communications and technological trends and looks for opportunities to use this information to more effectively communicate with the community and church family;
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively use basic graphic design principles, typography and photography to produce quality communications products;
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond to changing priorities based on deadlines and requests;

· Experienced in team management, and delegating and accomplishing tasks through others.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Demonstrate an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ and must attend worship services regularly;

· A willingness to grow and adapt to the inevitable changes found in a growing local church;

· Committed to following the NDCBF vision, core values, strategic objectives, bylaws, and NDCBF leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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