Marketing Manager

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Marketing Strategies for Music & Artists
  • Develop and execute marketing plans for all song and album releases, ensuring they’re delivered on time with clear expectations for the team.
  • Create ongoing marketing strategies to grow exposure for both our songs and artists beyond release weeks.
  • Manage the marketing budget and make sure resources are used effectively.
• Strategic Decisions & Reporting 
  • Stay on top of release schedules, ensuring the label team is informed of submission and release dates. 
  • Make recommendations on release schedules for new projects to give them the greatest chance of success and impact. 
  • Create weekly Elevation Worship Records (EWR) reports to artists and leadership team 
  • Research industry trends and analytics to keep marketing strategies relevant and effective.
  • Provide marketing reports that show the spends and results of marketing campaigns 
• Manage Key Relationships & Promotional Efforts
  • Work closely with our distributor to support digital service provider (DSP) relationships and playlisting opportunities.
  • Present PR requests (interviews, appearances, etc.) to the Communications Director and to artists.
  • Determine a merch strategy for releases and collaborate with the Creative Director and Creative Project Manager to execute.
• Guide Strategy Execution Across Platforms
  • Determine ongoing paid advertising strategy (Meta, YT, DSP’s, etc) Communicate ad strategy needs to the Marketing Coordinator and Creative Project Manager for execution. 
  • Outline email marketing strategies and influence content direction for creative assets 
  • Direct and support social media strategy and ensure it aligns with marketing goals.
  • Oversee website content and give final sign-off before updates go live.
• Additional Marketing and Submission Support
  • Complete necessary marketing materials, including charts, lyrics for Apple, marketing points, press releases, and artist bios.
  • Handle the submission of invoices
  • Create and execute marketing strategies for all tour ticket sales.
  • Assist with any Elevation Worship Records events as needed.
  • YouTube Descriptions and monitoring the launch of new content on this platform 

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Strong strategic thinking and marketing expertise.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of DSPs, playlisting, and the evolving music industry landscape.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines.
• Ability to collaborate well with creative teams, artists, and external partners.
• Passion for worship music and Elevation Church’s mission.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit or ministry setting.

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment.  Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced.  We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard.  But we’re good at playing hard, too.  We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff.  You’ll be around some incredible people.  Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.  
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS:

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)