<span>Creative and Communications Director</span>

Unclassified - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Las Vegas, NV

About the position

The Creative and Communications Director at Awaken Las Vegas plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the church's creative and communicative vision. This position involves developing event plans, communication rollouts, and a master communication strategy to effectively convey the church's vision to the congregation and the public. The director will oversee a creative team, manage multimedia content production, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a team consisting of an Assistant Creative Director, Media Management Team, Graphic Artist, and Social Media Coordinator.
• Works closely with the Lead Pastor and Worship Director to design and execute highly creative Sunday morning services.
• Develops and implements creative strategies for church services, events, and communications.
• Manages all internal and external communications, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all platforms.
• Oversees the production of multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and social media posts.
• Maintains and enhances the church's brand identity through various creative and communication channels.
• Mentors and develops the creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Recruits and develops a volunteer team of creatives and communication experts to support various projects and initiatives.
• Works directly for and in close conjunction with the Lead Pastor to ensure alignment with the church's vision and goals.
• Oversees the creative and communication aspects of the church's website, ensuring it aligns with the church's vision and effectively engages the congregation and community.
• Ensures that all social media platforms are utilized effectively to engage with the congregation and the wider community.
• Implements strategies to maximize the church's visibility on search engines, ensuring that content is easily discoverable.
• Develops and executes a content strategy that aligns with the church's mission and goals, leveraging social media and SEO best practices.
• Monitors and analyzes the performance of social media and SEO efforts, making data-driven decisions to improve impact.
• Engages with the online community, responding to comments and messages to foster a sense of connection and community.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum of demonstrated professional work experience in Communications, Marketing, Creative Leadership, or related field preferably in a church or ministry setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Design, Fine Arts) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong artistic and creative skills with proficiency in graphic design, production, and multimedia content creation.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with creative software tools and technology.
• Strong and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate experience in managing people and projects with high-quality relational outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.