Copywriter

This is a full time position that provides a salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefits in a truth and grace filled work environment.

The Copywriter is responsible for writing and editing assets created weekly, monthly, and ongoing by the Creative, Communications, & Production team. The Copywriter will also partner with other ministries on writing projects, with priority to the Sr. Minister and the church-wide projects. As such, this position requires a well-rounded individual with strong technical and soft skills. The Copywriter must also have a good understanding of the life and congregations of the church to help move people toward our bigger mission.

Reports To: Senior Communications Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Mockingbird

Working Hours: This is a Full-time position working at least 36 hours per week.

Anticipated Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8:30 – 5 pm (includes a 30 min unpaid break); Fridays 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

During certain times of the year additional hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the job. All church staff will be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Proof all assets developed by the Creative, Communications, & Production Team as well as ministry emails and collateral materials.
Collaborates with Creative, Communications, & Production team to create innovative ideas and strategies for campaigns and pitches to ministries
Provides cohesive copy for a variety of materials and assets, including but not limited to print pieces, web copy, promotional copy, feature stories, and scripts.
Works with ministries on specific writing projects
Prepares and proofreads all churchwide emails and bulletins
Collaborates with other Communications staff and Ministries
Ensures that the church’s voice and grammatical standards are followed
Helps manage the HPUMC brand standards alongside the Sr. Communications Manager and Director of Creative, Communications, & Production
Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Duties may be changed and modified at any time.

Education and Desired Skills:

4+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Journalism, English or related field preferred
English, journalism, marketing, mass communications or equivalent job-related experience
A portfolio that reflects superior writing skills
Self-motivated; jumps in without waiting to be asked
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Strong prioritization skills
Accepts constructive criticism and applies feedback
Great interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible

Preferred Software Experience:

Microsoft Office Suite
G Suite (Google, Gmail, Calendar, etc…)

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Physical Demands:

Sitting Standing Walking Seeing

Hearing Speaking Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds
Fine Motor Skills

Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian, with a church home, who is comfortable working in a United Methodist Church and willing to spend occasional Sundays onsite in order to understand HPUMC firsthand. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.

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Copywriter