Digital Media Coordinator

Lifemission Church - Olathe, KS

Full-time

Olathe, KS

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About the position

LifeMission Church is seeking a passionate and creative Digital Media Coordinator to enhance its online presence and engage the community through digital platforms. This role involves creating, managing, and promoting content across social media and other online channels, as well as capturing and editing multimedia content during church events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic social media plan to promote church activities, events, and messages.
• Create engaging and visually appealing content for various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the church website.
• Schedule and post content regularly to maintain an active online presence.
• Capture high-quality photos and videos during church services, events, and community outreach activities.
• Recruit and train volunteers to form a media team.
• Edit and produce multimedia content that reflects the church's mission and values, ensuring it is suitable for various online platforms.
• Utilize video and photo editing software to enhance and polish content for social media and the church website.
• Create promotional videos, highlight reels, and other visual content as needed.
• Plan and produce engaging and informative weekly announcement videos for live services.
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages on social media, fostering a sense of community and connection.
• Collaborate with church staff and volunteers to gather content ideas and ensure alignment with church goals and initiatives.
• Track and analyze the performance of digital content and social media campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on engagement metrics and growth, adjusting strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Training and education in Communications, Marketing, Media Production, or a related field.
• Proven experience in social media management and content creation, preferably in a church or nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software (e.g., Davinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining professional camera gear.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, visual, written, and relational.
• Highly organized and communicative.
• Solid knowledge of social media industry trends and analytic tools.
• Very creative with an eye for creativity.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to plan and work on multiple projects simultaneously; effectively manage time and prioritize workload.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a church or nonprofit environment.
• Familiarity with various social media channels and their messaging styles.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a faith-based environment.
• Engagement with the community through digital platforms.