Head of Communications at The Elevation Church

About the job

• The Head of Communications is responsible for the comprehensive planning and coordination of all internal and external communications for the Church. The position oversees the conceptualization, implementation, and ongoing management of conveying information relating to the mission, vision and various aspects of TEC. The ability to establish and hold a comprehensive communications strategy, and to roll this out with the buy-in of key stakeholders, will be vital in moving the Church’s communications forward in a meaningful and coherent way. The post holder will set out a strategic and comprehensive communications plan and deliver this, ensuring that a coherent message runs through all communications outlets, including the website and social media, publications, graphics design, traditional media and PR. Day to day, the role will then deliver key communications activities across departments, in collaboration with leaders across the Church Departments both staff and volunteer. This role requires extensive knowledge of communications best practices and well-honed leadership acumen.

Responsibilities

• Post-Graduate degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism or other related disciplines
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in communications and media management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with large, cross-functional teams is a must.
• Solid professional experience required including experience producing digital content and managing social accounts for organizations.
• Experience of writing, editing and producing written communications for targeted audiences.
• Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation (HTML, Photoshop, SharePoint, and similar software preferred,).
• Experience successfully building, coaching, and motivating high performing teams while holding employees accountable
• Experience of setting and working with branding guidelines.