Title: Creative Services Specialist
Reports To: Director of Communications
Hours: 20 hours/week, non-exempt
Benefits: In accordance with Cove Church Ministries Personnel Handbook
Position Summary:
The Creative Services Specialist will use their skills in social media, videography, and photography to uphold the brand standards and creative identity of Cove Church and share the message of Jesus Christ
Requirements:
Doctrinal/Theological:
- Must agree with Cove Church Ministries’ doctrinal standards as found in the Faith and Practice.
Qualifications & Required Skills:
- A heart for the local church, a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion to use creative arts to reach others
- Degree in communications, media, or related field, or at least 2-4 years’ experience in communications
- Basic skills in creating and editing graphics, video and photos, and the willingness to continue developing new skills in these areas.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, is preferred
- Ability to work well with volunteer teams
- Creative thinking
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to take projects from beginning to end
- Organization and ability to manage multiple projects
- Bias for action, focus, passion, and initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done
- Relational strength with all kinds of people, builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately
- Commitment to professional and personal growth
Key Responsibilities:
Social Media
- Social media content creation and interaction for Cove Church accounts
- Creatively build followings on various social media outlets including but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- Track key metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
- Provide guidance on trends and future opportunities
Videography & Photography
- Shoot, edit, and deliver videos and photos for use in various environments
- Build and oversee teams for video and photography volunteers
Graphic Design
- Create and edit graphics for use in various environments as needed.
Skills Required
- Agreement with Cove Church Ministries' doctrinal standards
- Heart for the local church, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and passion for creative outreach
- Degree in communications, media, or related field, or 2–4 years of communications experience
- Basic skills creating and editing graphics, video, and photos
- Ability to work well with volunteer teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to complete projects from beginning to end
- Organization and ability to manage multiple projects
- Relational strength and effective interpersonal and corporate communication
- Commitment to professional and personal growth
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
What We Do
Cove Church Ministries (CCM) is a network of related churches in the Tennessee Valley, including Cove Church, River Hills and Nueva Vida. It exists to catalyze and equip a family of churches, uniting them around shared values, beliefs and the mission of helping people discover hope, develop faith and demonstrate love by following the way of Jesus. Its congregations serve local communities through this shared faith-centered mission.
