Digital Media Manager

About the role

Christian Theological Seminary Inc. is seeking a creative, mission-driven Digital Media Manager to support digital strategy and content creation for partnerships with 250 Black churches nationwide. The role involves transforming authentic testimonies into compelling content for growing online audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a content calendar aligned with seasonal and cultural moments in the Black church calendar
• Create graphics, short-form video, and written content for platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
• Design accessible templates and toolkits that empower church partners to share testimonies online
• Engage with and help cultivate relationships with Black Christian content creators and faith-based communities online
• Support development of messaging that reflects the theological integrity and cultural richness of Black faith communities
• Aid in tracking audience segmentation and performance benchmarks across platforms
• Contribute ideas to content strategy discussions and bring a fresh, culturally relevant perspective to the team
• Help document best practices for churches navigating digital transformation
• Monitor trends in Black digital culture and faith-based content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms
• Conduct social listening to understand how audiences engage spiritually online
• Bring research insights back to the team to inform content decisions and strategy
• Collaborate with the Grant Director and church partners to ensure content reflects community voices and values
• Maintain organized records of content calendars, campaign data, and platform analytics
• Perform other duties as assigned and adapt as project priorities evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media studies, or a related field – OR equivalent combination of education and experience (internships and freelance work considered)
• 1-2 years of experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing (including internships, freelance, or campus roles)
• Proficiency in content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Premiere
• Working knowledge of major social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) and how each algorithm functions
• Basic analytics skills, comfortable reading platform insights, and translating data into actionable takeaways
• Experience creating culturally responsive digital content for diverse audiences, including Black church and Black digital community contexts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and culturally aware voice
• Active participation in a faith community and comfort discussing faith in professional settings
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a self-starter attitude

Prior to applying

Qualified candidates should apply online using the application link and submit the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant digital and content creation experience
• Portfolio including examples of social media content or campaigns you've contributed to
• References will be requested before any initial offers