Copy Editor: Full-time

PURPOSE The Copy Editor writes edits and proofreads communication materials for Calvary Church The duties include but are not limited to developing copy to support teaching series special services and events ministry specific classes serving opportunities and multimedia ministry efforts; editing and proofreading weekly worship bulletins sermon outlines and summaries email devotionals churchwide emails and in service and website promotions; editing and proofreading copy to support resources for multimedia ministry consumers and donors; maintaining language standards including voice tone and style ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Write edit and proofread various items for communication in print radio video websites and social mediaWrite edit and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products CDs DVDs bookletsConcept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series specific ministries and community outreachesEdit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campusesWrite edit and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation Life Team ministry servants and ministry supportersWrite edit and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as neededWrite message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastors messagesESSENTIAL TASKS Weekly Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summaryWeekly Write video announcements for video department and lower thirdson screen text for production departmentWeekly Write churchwide emailWeekly Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional eventsMonthly Proof email text for Connect with Skip HeitzigMonthly Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip HeitzigSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Bachelors degree in English or Journalism or a minimum of 5 years of experience or a combination of equivalent educationexperienceOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsExceptional copyediting and proofreading skillsFlexibility to work autonomously in a team across departments and under the direction of a supervisorA personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospelProficient in Microsoft Word Outlook and TeamsKnowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferredCOMMENTS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties required by their supervisor This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship