Content Strategy Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Report to Director of Marketing and Content Strategy

Department Communications - Institutional Relations

FLSA Status Salary Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

To work with the Director of Marketing and Content Strategy to develop, execute, and monitor the editorial strategies of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College; and provide editorial assistance at For the Church.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Act as the primary editor and proofreader of all internal and external content published by the seminary and college

· Prepare, publish, and promote press release items

· Assist with developing and writing advertising, promotional, and email copy

· Coordinate the bi-annual publication of the Midwestern Magazine (Associate Editor)

· Assist with editing, scheduling, and posting articles at For the Church (Associate Editor)

· Collaborate with the content team in creating new campaigns, marketing strategies, and promotional endeavors

· Manage relationships with media outlets in conjunction with Cabinet and other Administrative Offices

· Assist with writing institutional newsletter and other institutional email communication

· Assist with compiling data for weekly and monthly Communications Data Reports.

· Generate and execute editorial initiatives to increase reach and exposure

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

· Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

· Exemplify the values of the Institutional Relations division:

· Hungry: Hungry team members are passionate about progress

· Humble: Humble team members are eager to serve

· Smart: Smart team members are exceptionally wise in how they deal with both people and projects.

· Happy and Hopeful: Happy and hopeful team members are kind, encouraging, and optimistic.

· Experience in the field of marketing or communication preferred but not required.

· Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department

· Must possess a strong attention to detail

· Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.

· Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

· Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Must possess a positive attitude

· Must be able to show a desire and willingness to learn

· Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

· Eligible to work in the United States

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Telehealth

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

· Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents

· Voluntary Life & AD/D

· Employer Paid Long Term Disability

· Voluntary Short-Term Disability

· Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

· 403(b) Retirement

· Paid Sick Leave and PTO

· MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents

· Access to on campus cafeteria and coffee shop

· Access to on campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

· Willingness to cover on-campus events for press release and marketing purposes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

· Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

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