Writer (Freelance)

At Faith Life, our culture inspires you to experience the Kingdom in your faith, family, and finances. We are real people who God has changed, and we have a passion to help you experience what God has for you. 

**This position is posted only to collect resumes for the qualified Freelance Writers that are interested in future opportunities. We are not interviewing for a Writer from this job posting but will contact you if you apply here, meet the qualifications and we have an opportunity come available.**

In today’s world fraught with social media noise, automated marketing, and technological overload we know that effective marketing campaigns must cut through the spammy chatter to build authentic relationships in a human-to-human way. Whether building those relationships takes the form of inbound marketing, community building on social media, one-to-one outreach, or any number of customized approaches, we help our ministry reach important audiences, deepen their relationships with each member, and inspire individuals to see a change in their life by implementing the Kingdom of God.

The ideal freelance Writer will excel by collaborating with all levels of leadership, including the Marketing and Communications Director. The Writer we are looking for will enjoy writing Faith Life Church content including but not limited to social media, e-blasts, website copy, curricula, and other requested items. The ideal freelance Writer will be responsible for writing a cohesive branded message for all aspects of communication across Faith Life Church and Faith Life Now while thriving under tight deadlines.   

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Content Writer

POSITION STATUS: 1099 Independent Contractor

COMPENSATION: Paid by the project; competitive, based on experience and subject matter expertise

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The writer must take instruction from a written and/or digital resources advising him or her on how to research, source material, emulate tone and style, and create effective messaging for a variety of channels.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Deliver compelling and well written messaging that accurately reflects the voice of our Senior Pastors while meeting deadlines.
• Create accurate, clear, and brand-relevant copy suitable for all digital platforms.
• Utilize best practices to ensure all deliverables support wider online objectives such as back linking, SEO optimization and keyword utilization.
• Perform supplemental research as necessary to round out messages and communicate topics.
• Navigate Faith Life ministry content, video, sermons, books and follow detailed written and/or digital instruction.
• Properly vet and use hashtags in content.
• Proofread copy to check for spelling and grammar errors.
• Develop an understanding of the personality and communication style of our Senior Pastors and adjust deliverables to fit that style.
• Amend, revise or redevelop messages in response to feedback from the managing editor.
• Use Microsoft Office / Google / Project Mgmt. platforms to submit all project deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed Faith Life Church ministry standards.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail

Sees things others don’t; double checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent output; carefully monitors the details and quality of own and other’s work when collaborating; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly and precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards.

Communication

Communicates in an open, consistent and respectful manner; explains concepts and procedures clearly and completely while maintaining attention and interest; displays accuracy in verbal and written communications; shows grace and diplomacy in dealing with others; keeps others informed on the status of assigned work as well as any issues that may affect them; delivers information effectively in a variety of settings including one on one, team settings, presentations and including letters, memos analytical reports and decision documents.

Customer Focus

Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; makes customers and their needs a primary focus; initiates and builds strong relationships with team members and customers to develop trust and credibility.

Drive for Results

Motivated by success and passionate about working and achieving higher results with pristine grammar and spelling; persists to complete tasks/responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, and is optimistic and tenacious all through; operates with personal ownership and looks for ways and means to improve performance all the time.

Perseverance

Pursues all tasks with energy, drive, and a sense of urgency; does not willingly abandon a task prior to completion despite resistance or setbacks. Thrives under pressure or working on projects that are operating on a tight deadline or under ambiguous circumstances.

Quality Orientation

Promotes and maintains high standards of quality at work; applies discipline and a detail orientation to work activities and constantly looks for ways to improve the quality of products or services; encourages others to have high quality standards in their work by leading as an example.

Written Communications

Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles (including e-mail); Tailors communications, formal or informal, to the level and experience of the audience; can get messages across in a manner that achieves the desired effect; uses appropriate writing styles consistent with organizational guidelines and norms.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Success will be measured by:

• While we try to allow 48 hour turnaround, at times some projects may have a tighter turnaround time.
• Error free deliverables with no grammar, flow or concept issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using creative online search methods.
• Broad experience writing in different social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for a wide variety of industries.
• Proven ability to write engaging social media content in a real-time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement.
• Strong understanding of SEO and keyword optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Creative Writing, or Advertising/Marketing with copywriting focus or equivalent experience.
• Proven competency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Experience working in a ministry preferred.