PURPOSE: The Copy Editor writes, edits, and proofreads communication materials for Calvary Church. The duties include but are not limited to: developing copy to support teaching series, special services and events, ministry-specific classes, serving opportunities, and multimedia ministry efforts; editing and proofreading weekly worship bulletins, sermon outlines and summaries, email devotionals, churchwide emails, and in-service and website promotions; editing and proofreading copy to support resources for multimedia ministry consumers and donors; maintaining language standards including voice, tone, and style.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

Write, edit, and proofread various items for communication in print, radio, video, websites, and social media
Write, edit, and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products (CDs, DVDs, booklets)
Concept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series, specific ministries, and community outreaches
Edit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campuses
Write, edit, and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation, Life Team (ministry servants), and ministry supporters
Write, edit, and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as needed
Write message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastor's messages

Essential Tasks

Weekly: Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summary
Weekly: Write video announcements for video department and lower thirds/on-screen text for production department
Weekly: Write churchwide email
Weekly: Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional events
Monthly: Proof email text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
Monthly: Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skills & Knowledge Required

Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a combination of equivalent education/experience
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
Flexibility to work autonomously, in a team, across departments, and under the direction of a supervisor
A personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospel
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred

COMMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Calvary Church of Albuquerque

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