Content Specialist

About the role

The overall role of the Content Specialist is to assist the local IFI Columbus team in capturing, editing and publishing stories and articles via video, photographs, and interviews that engage and provide value to our main constituents. They will work closely with the Asst. Director of Mission Support or the Communications Manager, mobilization team, campus ministry team, and others, as a communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals via email, phone or in-person to gather content
• Compile notes from interviews into written articles
• Write content to be published in IFI's E-newsletters, social media, website, donation receipts and more
• Update event registration forms
• Create video scripts, edit video and take and edit photographs at events
• Search for high value content by reading IFI MPD e-newsletters, attending presentations and other meetings, reading meeting notes and more
• Suggest content that should be shared, determining the appropriate medium and audience
• Format content for publication on e-newsletters, letters, text messages, social media and more

Requirements

Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
Faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mission from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
Shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity
Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Preferred:
• Training, experience, or certification in creative writing
• Willingness to use/learn Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

Pay

Pay range is typically between $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Schedule

Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats