Online Editorial Writer

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries.

Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS :

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas : project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations / social media / promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing / proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication.

The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary This position must assist in the production of Decision magazine, with emphasis on digital content; developing, writing and editing material for print and web;

conducting interviews; covering and reporting on BGEA events.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and develops assigned elements of web and print content, with primary responsibility for frequent updates of Decision website in order to increase traffic and provide excellent content in keeping with Decision’s identity as The Evangelical Voice of Today
• Uses editorial enterprise and concept-developing skills to seek out evangelical thought leaders as sources in reporting, writing and editing compelling, informative articles about Current Events, Cultural and Theological Issues, BGEA events such Crusades, Festivals and related ministries, and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are met.
• Scans news frequently for issues and developments to report on at Decision website and in magazine.
• Reports, writes and edits compelling, informative articles about issues of concern to evangelicals; Crusades and other BGEA ministries;

and additional features, ensuring that project deadlines are met

• Actively participates in turning broad concepts into detailed editorial content for Decision's web and print content, to help ensure excellent issues that inform readers and help them to commit their lives to Christ and stand boldly for Him
• Selects and commissions authors to write specific articles for Decision, working with authors to prepare the material for publication
• Assists copy editor in making corrections and changes to layouts, in preparation for mock-up and transmission of files to printing plant

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Addresses and responds to customer service questions from readers of digital content
• Edit and / or write special projects
• Research and verify facts in articles
• Proofread articles
• May be called on to teach at various writing schools across the country
• Evaluate unsolicited manuscripts
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in producing news content for an online audience
• Skilled in writing and editing
• Knowledge of web technologies; understanding of differences between print and electronic communication; and desire to use the Internet to communicate
• Experience in using a Content Management System
• Passionate about reporting news and communicating biblical truth
• Able to work with authors to develop articles
• Able to understand theological positions and bring manuscripts into line with BGEA position
• Able to present Decision well when meeting with authors and attending BGEA events
• Knowledgeable in copyediting, grammar and punctuation
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to think logically and when necessary make judgments of leadership quality

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

• Passion for serving Jesus through the BGEA
• Christian testimony that is displayed in behavior both in the workplace and outside
• High integrity
• Flexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions change
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
• Good team worker
• Ability to assist others

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working closely with people
• Working under pressure
• Able to handle many interruptions
• Domestic and International travel is occasionally required

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.