Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Communications Director
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Huntington, West Virginia, us, 25777
Job Summary
The Communications Director will assist the Pastoral Staff and Church Commissions/leaders in communicating the Gospel, church events, and activities to the congregation and the community. We are an intergenerational family of faith that utilizes various technology and communication methods throughout the week.
Essential Functions
Maintain the church website, including content curation, graphic design, and regular updates. Conduct quarterly audits to ensure links and information are active and relevant to church life.
Coordinate with the Office Administrator to divide graphic design responsibilities.
Utilize social media platforms to communicate church events and evangelistic outreach. Platforms are primarily used as a bulletin board for accessing live streams, Bible Study, sermon replays, and event details.
Provide for the live streaming and recording of the weekly Sunday morning service; post the sermon and Sunday School lesson to YouTube, website, and social media each week.
Supervise the paid Sound Team that operates the sound and cameras during worship services and special occasions.
Provide audio/visual technical support for Sunday School classes, Wednesday night programs, and other activities.
Maintain and organize needed equipment, monitor sound and video equipment, and work closely with vendors for maintenance and updates.
In partnership with the Office Administrator, maintain event flyers, announcement sheets, and TV slides around the building.
Partner with the Office Administrator in coordinating staff and congregational use of the Realm platform.
Other Responsibilities
Attend weekly staff meetings for event planning and church calendar coordination.
Assist the Office Administrator in producing the weekly newsletter and Sunday morning Worship Guide.
The Communications Director reports to the Senior Pastor and supervises the paid Sound Technicians. This is a part-time position, working up to 29 hours per week.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
Proven experience in a communications role.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong research abilities to support communication strategies.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in media relations and press release creation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 29 per week
Experience:
Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Huntington, WV (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Huntington, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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The Communications Director will assist the Pastoral Staff and Church Commissions/leaders in communicating the Gospel, church events, and activities to the congregation and the community. We are an intergenerational family of faith that utilizes various technology and communication methods throughout the week.
Essential Functions
Maintain the church website, including content curation, graphic design, and regular updates. Conduct quarterly audits to ensure links and information are active and relevant to church life.
Coordinate with the Office Administrator to divide graphic design responsibilities.
Utilize social media platforms to communicate church events and evangelistic outreach. Platforms are primarily used as a bulletin board for accessing live streams, Bible Study, sermon replays, and event details.
Provide for the live streaming and recording of the weekly Sunday morning service; post the sermon and Sunday School lesson to YouTube, website, and social media each week.
Supervise the paid Sound Team that operates the sound and cameras during worship services and special occasions.
Provide audio/visual technical support for Sunday School classes, Wednesday night programs, and other activities.
Maintain and organize needed equipment, monitor sound and video equipment, and work closely with vendors for maintenance and updates.
In partnership with the Office Administrator, maintain event flyers, announcement sheets, and TV slides around the building.
Partner with the Office Administrator in coordinating staff and congregational use of the Realm platform.
Other Responsibilities
Attend weekly staff meetings for event planning and church calendar coordination.
Assist the Office Administrator in producing the weekly newsletter and Sunday morning Worship Guide.
The Communications Director reports to the Senior Pastor and supervises the paid Sound Technicians. This is a part-time position, working up to 29 hours per week.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
Proven experience in a communications role.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong research abilities to support communication strategies.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in media relations and press release creation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 29 per week
Experience:
Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Huntington, WV (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Huntington, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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