Content Calendar:

• Assist the Director of Communication to maintain and update the Content Calendar, including:
  • Social Media
  • YouTube
  • Jumbotron & Marketing Signage
  • Building Graphics
  • Auditing James River websites and platforms
  • Coordinating Church News content
  • James River TV – script drafts and programming

Social Media:

• Create a content calendar for social media
• Create a social media strategy that accomplishes the current objectives of growing the churches online platform
• Write and schedule social media posts for lead pastorsand James River Church as directed.
• Gather and record quotes during weekly services and church events in a manner that is easily accessible
• Work with Digital Marketing to research and test social media trends to improve engagement and growth of the platforms
• Work with CT and the Social Media Content Creator produce engaging and well-designed content for lead pastors and the church’s social media
• Create an efficient and fun review process for social media
• Assist in recruiting Dream Team for social media coverage of weekly services and church events

James River TV:

• Ensure programs on holiday or sensitive weekends have appropriate programming
• Work with a Pastoral Assistant to review and edit the program
• Create a consistently updated list of content to air in the future
• Create an email strategy (based on thorough research) to create a welcome mat and call to action

Writing and Research Responsibilities:

• Write the first draft for Intros and Outros for JRTV
• Write the first draft for video scripts – updates, announcement videos, etc.
• Social Media captions

Editing Responsibilities

• Provide text edits to print pieces and insights to the Director of Communication
• Assist in editing texting and email and hard copy letter campaigns
• Assist in creating and managing the text and email calendar
• Provide insight and edits to Church News Scripts
• Regularly audit the James River Church websites for updated copy, form submission accuracy, kickback email quality/forms
• Work with Communications Team to edit design and print pieces

• Bachelor’s degree

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities & experience and be able to explain & demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Knowledge of Social Media
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• PC skills including Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and Word.
• Capacity to interact positively with and provide service to others at all levels within JRC.
• Exhibit confidentiality at all times
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.  As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:
   • Daily devotional time with Lord.
   • Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.
2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:
   • Communicating and sharing with your spouse.
   • Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.
3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.
4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.
5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.
6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.
7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

By submitting my application for this position, I confirm I have read and accept the above Job Description/Code of Conduct and believe God has called me to serve in this capacity.