Digital Writer/Editor

Description
Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

Christian Purpose And Expectations
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary – This position writes and edits copy required for promotion of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and affiliated ministries’ websites and produces articles, e-mails, and other updates in various digital media.

Ministry Requirements

Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer

Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits

Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations

Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Writes ministry news and feature articles, posts photo galleries and video content for BillyGraham.org

Communicates with BGEA ministry areas to determine communications needs and creates web articles to meet those areas’ needs

Writes, edits and proofreads copy for ministry emails and other projects

Manages and posts live website content—stories, photo galleries and videos—using web-based content management system

Researches background information related to articles and topics using Internet, BGEA library resources, first-person interviews, and other sources

Maintains factually, biblically and doctrinally accurate content meeting BGEA styles for articles and email communication

Continuously delivers creative products which uphold integrity of Billy Graham and BGEA and reflect glory of God

Co‑ordinates with photographers, social media editors, videographers, designers, project leads and others on assets required for articles and other online content

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Performs specified duties of Senior Online Content Manager as directed, or in his/her absence as instructed

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge

Bachelor-level degree in English, Journalism, or related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as writer/editor preferred

Experience with web-based content management systems

Strong writing, creative thinking, and conceptual skills

Excellent proofreading skills with good command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Excellent problem-solving and time management skills

Competence with Microsoft Office suite

Experience editing photographs with Adobe Photoshop or similar software

Experience in utilizing internet for research and fact verification

Demonstrated Christian testimony within and without workplace

Regular participation in departmental and other ministry staff meetings

Flexibility to rapidly, cooperatively adapt to changing job parameters, deadlines, or directions

Physical/Mental Demands

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast‑paced environment

Ability to be flexible with work schedule occasionally requiring evening and weekend work

Working Conditions

Conventional office environment

Extended periods of work at computer workstation are required

Domestic and international travel is required

Expectations for Ministry Employment

I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.

I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.

I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.

I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies.

I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.

I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith‑based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e‑1.

Benefits Summary

Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance

Term Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday

Minimum 12 days of vacation

10 sick days

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