Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Online Editorial Writer
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States,
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 must assist in the production of Decision magazine, with emphasis on digital content; developing, writing and editing material for print and web; conducting interviews; covering and reporting on BGEA events.Ministry RequirementsMaintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus ChristFaithfully upholds BGEA in prayerParticipates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permitsDemonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectationsEffectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenceEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans and develops assigned elements of web and print content, with primary responsibility for frequent updates of Decision website in order to increase traffic and provide excellent content in keeping with Decision’s identity as “The Evangelical Voice of Today”Uses editorial enterprise and concept-developing skills to seek out evangelical thought leaders as sources in reporting, writing and editing compelling, informative articles about Current Events, Cultural and Theological Issues, BGEA events such Crusades, Festivals and related ministries, and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are met.Scans news frequently for issues and developments to report on at Decision website and in magazine.Reports, writes and edits compelling, informative articles about issues of concern to evangelicals; Crusades and other BGEA ministries; and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are metActively participates in turning broad concepts into detailed editorial content for Decision's web and print content, to help ensure excellent issues that inform readers and help them to commit their lives to Christ and stand boldly for HimSelects and commissions authors to write specific articles for Decision, working with authors to prepare the material for publicationAssists copy editor in making corrections and changes to layouts, in preparation for mock-up and transmission of files to printing plantMarginal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAddresses and responds to customer service questions from readers of digital contentEdit and/or write special projectsResearch and verify facts in articlesProofread articlesMay be called on to teach at various writing schools across the countryEvaluate unsolicited manuscriptsOther duties as assignedJob SpecificationsSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDegree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experienceProven experience in producing news content for an online audienceSkilled in writing and editingKnowledge of web technologies; understanding of differences between print and electronic communication; and desire to use the Internet to communicateExperience in using a Content Management SystemPassionate about reporting news and communicating biblical truthAble to work with authors to develop articlesAble to understand theological positions and bring manuscripts into line with BGEA positionAble to present Decision well when meeting with authors and attending BGEA eventsKnowledgeable in copyediting, grammar and punctuationDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsAbility to think logically and when necessary make judgments of leadership qualityPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSPassion for serving Jesus through the BGEAChristian testimony that is displayed in behavior both in the workplace and outsideHigh integrityFlexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions changeAbility to work independentlyAbility to meet deadlines and handle multiple projectsGood team workerAbility to assist othersWORKING CONDITIONSWorking closely with peopleWorking under pressureAble to handle many interruptionsDomestic and International travel is occasionally requiredMission StatementContinuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
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 must assist in the production of Decision magazine, with emphasis on digital content; developing, writing and editing material for print and web; conducting interviews; covering and reporting on BGEA events.Ministry RequirementsMaintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus ChristFaithfully upholds BGEA in prayerParticipates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permitsDemonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectationsEffectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenceEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans and develops assigned elements of web and print content, with primary responsibility for frequent updates of Decision website in order to increase traffic and provide excellent content in keeping with Decision’s identity as “The Evangelical Voice of Today”Uses editorial enterprise and concept-developing skills to seek out evangelical thought leaders as sources in reporting, writing and editing compelling, informative articles about Current Events, Cultural and Theological Issues, BGEA events such Crusades, Festivals and related ministries, and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are met.Scans news frequently for issues and developments to report on at Decision website and in magazine.Reports, writes and edits compelling, informative articles about issues of concern to evangelicals; Crusades and other BGEA ministries; and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are metActively participates in turning broad concepts into detailed editorial content for Decision's web and print content, to help ensure excellent issues that inform readers and help them to commit their lives to Christ and stand boldly for HimSelects and commissions authors to write specific articles for Decision, working with authors to prepare the material for publicationAssists copy editor in making corrections and changes to layouts, in preparation for mock-up and transmission of files to printing plantMarginal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAddresses and responds to customer service questions from readers of digital contentEdit and/or write special projectsResearch and verify facts in articlesProofread articlesMay be called on to teach at various writing schools across the countryEvaluate unsolicited manuscriptsOther duties as assignedJob SpecificationsSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDegree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experienceProven experience in producing news content for an online audienceSkilled in writing and editingKnowledge of web technologies; understanding of differences between print and electronic communication; and desire to use the Internet to communicateExperience in using a Content Management SystemPassionate about reporting news and communicating biblical truthAble to work with authors to develop articlesAble to understand theological positions and bring manuscripts into line with BGEA positionAble to present Decision well when meeting with authors and attending BGEA eventsKnowledgeable in copyediting, grammar and punctuationDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsAbility to think logically and when necessary make judgments of leadership qualityPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSPassion for serving Jesus through the BGEAChristian testimony that is displayed in behavior both in the workplace and outsideHigh integrityFlexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions changeAbility to work independentlyAbility to meet deadlines and handle multiple projectsGood team workerAbility to assist othersWORKING CONDITIONSWorking closely with peopleWorking under pressureAble to handle many interruptionsDomestic and International travel is occasionally requiredMission StatementContinuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.