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Director of Communications

Employer
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Oct 16, 2022

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Focus Areas
Religion / Faith-based
Job Function
Marketing / Communications
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
Not willing to travel
Experience Level
Professional

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Communications will create, organize, plan, and implement effective communications and strategies for/with church and community audiences. The individual will support church and ministry leaders in conveying vision and information in a timely and effective manner.

  • Average Hours/Week: 45 - 50
  • Status: Full Time, Exempt
  • Reports to: Senior Pastor
  • Supervises: Digital Media Specialist, IT Support Vendor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Development/Strategy

  • Work closely with Senior Pastor and Communications Council to develop comprehensive communications strategy for Trinity Presbyterian Church and all its ministry areas.
  • Collaborate with church and ministry leaders to define, develop, and effectively communicate messages to church and external audiences.
  • Work with church and ministry leaders to develop communications processes, define priorities, and create messages for use in various media for various audiences.
  • Provide annual media training sessions to administrative staff (e.g., email platforms, website, CMS, etc.) to enhance skills needed to do their work.
  • Be responsive to member/ministry needs, including providing advice to groups/committees/ministries on the use of communications and planning for communications.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise communications volunteers.
  • Supervise the work of the Digital Media Specialist and ensure that broadcast, livestream, and video content are utilized effectively as part of communications strategy.

Design & Brand Management

  • Oversee the use and integrity of the church’s brand.
  • Lead efforts to design all art and promotional materials related to church-wide activities with a high standard of creativity, excellence, and effectiveness.
  • Monitor the look, vibe, and feel of all promotional materials representing TPC.
  • Collaborate on proofing and quality assurance, adhere to brand standards. Edit marketing materials and newsletters to ensure that brand standards, grammar, and style guidelines are maintained.
  • Police the use of logos and images that represent TPC.

Print Media

  • Direct and manage the creation, production, and distribution of print materials (including, but not limited to, brochures, postcards, worship bulletins, catalogs, posters, seasonal guides, annual report, and quarterly newsletter).
  • Edit published materials to ensure that they conform to a high standard of grammar and presentation.
  • Develop and/or oversee the preparation and distribution of news releases to secular, denominational, and interfaith media.

Digital Communication & Social Media

  • Manage effective social media messaging and communication strategies for social media channels.
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and updates of the church website.
  • Create and distribute a weekly congregational e-newsletter and other email communications.
  • Oversee use of and content for digital monitors across TPC campus.
  • Supervise Digital Media Specialist. Drive creation of original video content and podcasts; oversee effective use of video, worship recordings, and other digital media.

Administration

  • Develop and effectively administer Communications budget.
  • Engage and supervise IT vendor/support.
  • Oversee church-wide communications accounts, including such platforms as Adobe, Constant Contact, and Zoom; ensure that contracts are maintained and that staff use is effective and efficient.
  • Oversee equipment needs at TPC, including annual equipment inventory and planning for equipment needs.
  • Oversee use of communications licenses; maintain currency and compliance.
  • Develop, communicate, and enforce policies pertinent to church communications.
  • Negotiate and coordinate print projects with outside vendors.
  • Maintain and order supplies for color copier and large-format printer.
  • Attend weekly staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree plus five years experience, including demonstrated experience in communications strategy, content creation, website management, graphic design, and media relations.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Powerpoint.
  • Experience with database management a plus.
  • Creativity, vision, organization and ability to manage multiple projects. Readiness to learn, initiative in seeking best practices in communications.
  • Positivity, personal desire for excellence in work, discipline and diligence in completing required tasks, and commitment to work as part of a ministry team.
  • Some flexibility in work hours.
  • Familiarity with the PC(USA) a plus.
  • As with all positions at Trinity, the individual in this position must meet the requirements of and comply with Trinity’s Child Protection Policy.

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