Communications Officer at The Elevation Church

Job Summary

• Work with the Senior Communications Officer in the development and implementation of strategies to achieve the vision, plans and objectives of the Church. 

Job Details

Internal and External Communication     

• Implement agreed communication strategies to enhance the reputation of TEC
• Manage TEC’s email communications and SMS platforms across all expressions. Implement best practices for effective email marketing and advertising. 
• Provide internal communications support for the office and volunteer teams of TEC
• Provide detailed reports of communications activities, including return-on-investment analysis.
• Ensure prompt and accurate handling of day-to-day media/communications related enquiries.

Editorial Work    

• Review internal and external communications with a view to ensure accuracy, good language and brand consistency. This includes, but is not limited to books, devotionals, magazines, online platforms, publicity materials etc.
• Content Generation    
• Produce content for distribution through several information channels and platforms. Content could be gathered through several mechanisms. 
• Undertake copywriting for church communications. 
• Write press releases and other journalistic materials.
• Develop engaging stories for use across at TEC expressions or media platforms where required, with a view to building audience across all expressions and platforms.

Publicity    

• Implement the publicity strategy of the church. Ensure that all publicity media and materials are properly produced, maintained and updated with current information.
• Work with Senior Communications Officer to monitor and enhance the overall image of TEC 
• Serve as first contact and knowledge base internally and externally regarding all communication issues.
• Attend relevant external events to provide media support and in-house coverage of the events.
• Facilitate press events (physical, on radio, TV, or the Internet) where and when required.
• Work with Digital media manager to ensure that communication content is optimized for search engines.

Support development of TEC materials.

• Maintain extensive and positive relationships with national and international media; 

Requirements

Educational Qualification    

• First degree in from a reputable university with a minimum of 2:2
• Preferably 2 years’ experience in communications and media management.

Relevant Experience     

• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with a high performance team in a communications/publicity capacity
• Experience working with production, social media, communications, or publicity management teams

Relevant Skills    

• Proven writing and editing skills. Writing skills include screen writing, editorial writing, writing press releases etc.
• Excellent command of  written and spoken English
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. 
• Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Attitude and Behavioural Traits    
• A dedicated Christian, positive attitude, self-starter, assertive, committed to excellence, and feels a calling to help fulfil the church’s mission
• Professional and positive approach, team player

Humility

• Willingness to go the extra mile