We’re looking for an early career journalist eager to showcase Christianity Today’s (CT) thought leadership and reporting on established and emerging social platforms.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Create and schedule posts across platforms—Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, Threads, TikTok—with performance strategy top of mind, and in collaboration with our Editorial and Media teams.
Work with our Design team to create graphics for Instagram and elsewhere. Knowledge of Canva (or willingness to learn) is a plus.
Storyboard and produce short videos for Instagram and TikTok, with possible on-camera work. Knowledge of CapCut (or willingness to learn) is a plus.
Maintain knowledge of latest social media technologies and best practices (i.e., new tools, algorithm changes); manage account credentials.
Monitor and engage with CT’s community across social platforms.
Assist our Marketing and Mission Advancement teams with special social campaigns.
Collaborate with Senior Editor of Culture and Engagement to analyze reader feedback, learn from engagement data, and come up with new ideas for original, social-first content.
This role may also assist with newsletter production, the CT letters to the editor inbox, and other engagement-related tasks.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience with social-scheduling software, CMS, graphic design (Canva, InCopy), video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro) is preferred.
1-2 years of experience in journalism, communications, marketing, or PR is preferred. Student journalism experience and relevant internships are considered experience.
Strong news judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
Ability to multitask and make quick decisions in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Wisdom and integrity when speaking as the “voice of CT” on social media. Understanding of CT’s unique role in the media landscape.
Creative approach to social storytelling; willingness to try out emerging platforms, implement fresh strategies, and dream up social-first content in collaboration with colleagues.
Passion for conveying the stories and ideas of the global church.

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