Calvary Albuquerque Inc
Copy Editor: Full-time
Calvary Albuquerque Inc, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Career Opportunities with Calvary Albuquerque Inc
PURPOSE: The Copy Editor writes, edits, and proofreads communication materials for Calvary Church. The duties include but are not limited to: developing copy to support teaching series, special services and events, ministry‑specific classes, serving opportunities, and multimedia ministry efforts; editing and proofreading weekly worship bulletins, sermon outlines and summaries, email devotionals, churchwide emails, and in‑service and website promotions; editing and proofreading copy to support resources for multimedia ministry consumers and donors; maintaining language standards including voice, tone, and style.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Write, edit, and proofread various items for communication in print, radio, video, websites, and social media
Write, edit, and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products (CDs, DVDs, booklets)
Concept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series, specific ministries, and community outreaches
Edit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campuses
Write, edit, and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation, Life Team (ministry servants), and ministry supporters
Write, edit, and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as needed
Write message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastor’s messages
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Weekly: Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summary
Weekly: Write video announcements for video department and lower thirds/on‑screen text for production department
Weekly: Write churchwide email
Weekly: Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional events
Monthly: Proof email text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
Monthly: Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a combination of equivalent education/experience
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
Flexibility to work autonomously, in a team, across departments, and under the direction of a supervisor
A personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospel
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Write, edit, and proofread various items for communication in print, radio, video, websites, and social media
Write, edit, and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products (CDs, DVDs, booklets)
Concept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series, specific ministries, and community outreaches
Edit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campuses
Write, edit, and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation, Life Team (ministry servants), and ministry supporters
Write, edit, and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as needed
Write message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastor’s messages
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Weekly: Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summary
Weekly: Write video announcements for video department and lower thirds/on‑screen text for production department
Weekly: Write churchwide email
Weekly: Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional events
Monthly: Proof email text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
Monthly: Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a combination of equivalent education/experience
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
Flexibility to work autonomously, in a team, across departments, and under the direction of a supervisor
A personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospel
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred
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