Copywriter & Editor

The Copywriter and Editor for Creative Team is an important role that merges both creative strengths and grammatical savvy with prophetic insight and wisdom. This person is responsible for creating copy and content that is in line with the heart, voice, and tone of Bethel Church and its ministries, and upholding the grammatical standards set in place by our guides (Tone in conjunction with AP Style) across digital, print, social, and email elements on Bethel platforms. They are responsible for creating copy and messaging that is in line with the core values of Bethel Church in its various places of communication. They also help to support other teams and initiatives with content reviews, trainings, and other communicators in Bethel’s voice, grammar, and values.

Copywriting

Source And Write Content For

Social media

Design assets

Communication pieces

Global emails

Campaigns

Website content

Blogs

Core messaging

Video scripts

YouTube Descriptions

Generate creative ideas for approaches to content

Create innovative campaigns and content

Write stylistic and grammatically correct copy

Understand the organization’s message and goal

Receive feedback from leaders and teams we serve to improve content

Deliver quality content and meeting or exceeding goals

Editor

Support the values of Bethel’s overall voice/tone/message in line with the core heart and brand of Bethel

Assist in brand consistency and quality control organization-wide

Maintain and protect “Bethel voice” through various outlets of communication

Support other ministries and communicators in their expressions of communication

Review design assets for grammar in line with AP style, Bethel style, and value consistency

Give feedback on pieces that deviate from styles and values, offer solutions

Review scripts from video team for cohesion of content and implementation of style and values

Give feedback on pieces that deviate from styles and values, offer solutions

Review social media captions for consistency in tone and values

Review global emails and proofread in line with tone, value, and cohesion of content

Fact-check content created by others to ensure accuracy

Salary Range: $40,000 to $45,760 per year

Full Time

Requirements

A passion for the Lord, a love of words, and a keen mind for doing things with excellence and wisdom.

Grammatical proficiency in several writing styles, including AP style and MLA style

Well-acquainted with Storybrand model of marketing and messaging

An ability to describe product features in a creative and informative way

Excellent writing and editing skills in English

Work experience as a Copywriter, Content Writer, Editor, or similar role preferred

Basic knowledge of SEO and keyword research tools preferred

Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems or Email Service Platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Hubspot, ActiveCampaign, etc.) preferred

Strong time-management skills

Strong, self-starting work ethic

A deep affection for the Church, locally and globally

A desire to grow and learn

Skills for Success

Attention to Detail: Have a desire and passion for accuracy and a keen eye for proper formatting, spelling and punctuation

Organization: Having the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and arrange your workday to reach goals and quotas

Writing: Capable of producing strong, grammatically correct, and error-free copy that is easy-to-read, enjoyable and compelling

Creativity: Your ability to translate ideas into copy over a variety of topics and learn from other creative professionals is vital

Research Skills: Being able to investigate a wide range of topics and content is part of the work you do before creating copy that is accurate, honest, and valuable

Personal Project Management: Establishing good time management practices to prioritize activities to meet deadlines

Typing and Computer Skills: Your ability to type accurately and quickly, save files and use the internet to research content

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

TeleHealth : HealthiestYou (24 hour doctor/prescription access)

Wellness Resources

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)

Cafeteria 125 Benefit Premium Pre-Taxing Option

Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching

Free Bethel.TV Equip Plan (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)

Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform

Free Staff Lunches

20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore and Bethel Music online store

Invitation to attend Select Conferences

Opportunity to work with some of the most passionate lovers of Jesus in the world!