Digital Media Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:
Good News Ministries is seeking a Digital Media Coordinator to help share the stories of Good News Ministries with the community by creating and sharing content through digital and print channels. This paid position reports directly to the Director of Development.

WORK HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Note: Photography coverage of special events on weeknights occasionally required

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Digital Media Coordinator’s duties include the following:
• Manage all social media accounts according to a set social media plan; track postings and monitor statistics, while identifying new concepts and methods that will increase fan following, readership and click-through rates
• Manage website content and keep it up-to-date; monitor back end statistics and work to improve traffic
• Photograph events, fundraisers, ministry activities and general happenings around Good News for use in various ministry communications
• Produce and edit video testimonies for website, e-newsletters and e-appeals
• Design flyers, postcards, brochures, website graphics, banners, signs and other marketing promotional graphics
• Coordinate with third-party service providers to print marketing materials, update website, etc.
• Update and edit annually-used graphics for upcoming events
• Interview individuals impacted by Good News Ministries in order to share their stories with supporters and donors
• Produce monthly e-newsletter, e-blasts, and other e-appeals; organize news brief and facilitate monthly e-newsletter meetings
• Post compelling stories on social media and in e-newsletters
• Assist in creation of organizational Annual Report for print and digital formats
• Communicate regularly with Good News Men’s Shelter, Youth Center, Health Clinic and Boys Home to obtain content for social media, newsletters, and marketing

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Born-again believer with high moral integrity and well-grounded in scripture
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, videography, marketing, communications or related field
• Agree with the Good News Ministries Statement of Faith (https://goodnewsministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/What-We-Believe.pdf)
• Advanced skills in DSLR camera use
• Ability to edit photography and place images as needed in different media channels
• Skilled in capturing video of people and their stories
• Knowledge of professional video editing software and ability to use it in creating videos for the Good News website, social media, public presentations and events
• Advanced skills in graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite software
• Creative writing ability
• An understanding of WordPress to post media to the Good News website is a plus