Social Media Manager

Elevation Church · Matthews, NC · 2 mo ago

MarketingFull-time

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 review our website to ensure alignment, particularly our Beliefs and Code, before applying.

Responsibilities

Select, edit, and distribute sermon clips, worship content, and church moments across social platforms.
Manage social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) and additional platforms as needed, including ideation, writing, editing, scheduling, and posting content.
Create and drive social media plans and content calendars, including developing campaigns and managing social partnerships for the target audience.
Oversee community management on all channels, including responding to comments and direct messages.
Stay up-to-date on emerging trends, platform updates, and best practices to keep Elevation’s content fresh and relevant.
Research and present new ideas for engagement strategies, content opportunities, and platform innovations.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative social media campaigns.
Assist with team projects, weekly worship experience, special event coverage, and special initiatives as needed.
Learn and develop skills in content strategy, analytics, and digital marketing best practices to grow in the role.
Track performance analytics to measure content effectiveness and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

Active participation in a church (lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community).
Experience editing short-form content using platforms like Adobe Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, etc.
Experience in writing and overseeing content creation, with a high level of understanding of popular social networks—design, functionality, features, and users.
Creative thinking with an eye for storytelling, hooks, retention strategies, and digital trends.
Relevant marketing experience (managing social media platforms or communities for brands, etc.).
High level of time management and ability to work under pressure.
Exceptional communication and writing skills.
Experience with content strategies; very high attention to detail.
Basic understanding of social media analytics and an interest in using data to inform content decisions.
A strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-impact team.
Knowledge of Elevation Church projects and voice.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience managing social accounts with over 500K followers.
Experience working in a non-profit environment, ministry setting, or start-up.
Proficient in Google Drive tools, specifically Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Experience producing and managing video shoots.

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday work environment.
Monday–Thursday: Office hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
Sunday: Supporting the weekend worship experience, either directly in your role or by serving at one of our campuses.

We operate at a fast pace and value adaptability, often pivoting strategies or projects quickly to meet the needs of the weekend. While we work hard, we also prioritize fun and creativity, with plenty of activities around the office. Professional development opportunities are abundant, both structured and unstructured. Spiritual discipline—such as Bible study, prayer, and sermon application—is expected, and you’re encouraged to bring your full self to every project and conversation.

Benefits