Responsibilities

• Implements the department’s Social Media Strategy supporting all communication projects
• Assists in content creation for Adventist.org and other denominational web sites
• Assists the Associate Director -Public Relations in Consulting General Conference departments and ministries on social media and web content strategies
• Works with supervisor in writing feature articles for electronic and print publications that support the Seventh-day Adventist Church brand
• Copy edits stories for use by outside press and/or external publication prior to publication, using the Associated Press Stylebook style of editing.
• Monitors daily social media alerts; responding to media concerns as directed by the Associate Director- Public Relations and supports the crisis management function of the same.
• Photographs for news and public relations
• Assists Associate Director -Public Relations in editorial meetings in connection with Adventist.org.
• Assists associate and assistant directors in creating workflow and content creation processes Works in social media/Public Relations at meetings – GC Session, Annual Council, Spring Meeting, etc.
• Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Communication, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, or English required. Applicable, relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of academic requirements.
• Experience (internship or employment) in daily newspaper or content creation for an institutional web site a plus.
• Proven writing ability and electronic media production experience required.
• A minimum of three years successful relevant work experience in writing, editing, and proofreading required.
• Well-developed knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the General Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Strong English language skills are essential. Must be proficient in proofreading.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop as well as experience in a variety of web content management systems essential.
• Must be able to meet daily deadlines often with numerous interruptions.
• Must have good organizational skills, work well with people, and have the ability to adapt and work under emergency situations.

Benefits

• Hourly employees are eligible for benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, with eligibility based on hours worked.