Experience and Skills:
Education and Experience
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications,
English, or a related field; general knowledge of the Bible and
evangelical Christianity (familiarity with the Evangelical Covenant
Church a plus); judgment and critical thinking skills in evaluating
potential stories; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively with others. Proficiency in Office365, ClickUp and
WordPress; familiarity with basic HTML is a plus. Able to type,
accurately 55 wpm. Skills in photography and/or bicultural/bilingual
in the Spanish language preferred.
Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Nimble storyteller, adept at writing for various platforms and outlets.
- Detail oriented, strong organization, prioritization, and
time-management skills are essential.
- Works well under pressure and is able to accomplish multiple
tasks, with conflicting priorities and timelines. Ability to track
and report progress on a wide range of tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to respond to and deal with a range of ad hoc queries/requests.
- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and
grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data
effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Ability to operate with discretion and, at times, confidentiality.
- Communicates with others to convey information effectively and
efficiently. Responds appropriately and adjusts actions in relation
to others.
- Develops workable implementation plans. Communicates changes
effectively. Monitors deadlines, trouble-shoots, and evaluates outcomes.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent people skills to embrace diversity of schedules,
backgrounds, formats, contexts, etc.
Environment Conditions
Able to work well in professional office setting and remote work
settings. Occasional travel. Must be versatile and able to work for
prolonged segments sitting or standing. Must engage frequently with
office tools and equipment, such as computer, copier, phone,
web-conferencing equipment, cell communication, printers, etc. Must be
able to occasionally lift or move items, less than 35 lbs.
Occasionally pack and unpack, move and lift boxes that contain event materials.