Vice President for Communications

The vice president for communications reports to the president and chief executive officer of the SBC Executive Committee and serves onthe Executive Leadership Team.He/shedirectscommunications strategies of the Executive Committee in advancing the mission of the SBCandtheExecutive Committee.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the communications team of theExecutive Committee, including creating overall strategies and methods for continuously improving effectiveness in this area

Provide administrative and editorial oversight of Baptist Press.

Oversee SBC, Executive Committee, and Baptist Press websites and social media.

Create media content like generating Baptist Press story ideas, writing Baptist Press stories, hosting podcasts, consulting on marketing plans, etc.

Monitor SBC-related news, interact with secular and state convention media members, and coordinate media requests and responses for SBC President and EC President.

Coordinate Cooperative Program promotion with SBC entities, state conventions, and ethnic fellowships. This may include developing resources, leading meetings, executing major events, creating marketing campaigns, facilitating communications among partners, etc.

Enhance partnerships with SBC entities, state conventions, associations, and ethnic fellowships

Represent the Executive Committee at state conventions, associations, and ethnic fellowship meetings.

Lead Baptist Press staff to coordinate overall coverage of the SBC annual meeting, including the press room and press conferences.

Developcommunications and Baptist Press policy guidelines for consideration by the Executive Committee.

Perform other duties as assigned by the president and chief executive officer.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;Mastersdegree preferred.

Active membership in a Southern Baptist church.

Formal theological training or experience not required but preferred.

10+years experienceand demonstrated competencein corporate communications.

Deep understanding of the Southern Baptist Convention, its entities and ministries.

Proficient withcommunications technology tools.

Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to engagewith Southern Baptists

Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

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