Copywriter

Elevation Church; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b with match

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Counseling sessions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Elevation Church in Matthews, NC seeks a talented copywriter to craft engaging content for emails, websites, social media, and print materials. You’ll shape the voice across campaigns and help tell stories that connect people to the Gospel.

This role requires juggling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of trends. You’ll join a creative team and contribute to both online and weekend ministry expressions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write in a clear, engaging, conversational tone.
• Strong portfolio showcasing various copywriting work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of culture and trends with versatile writing.
• Highly motivated and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit copy for emails, websites, social media, marketing, and print materials.
• Ideate titles and descriptions for YouTube content and TV series.
• Develop language for campaigns to drive growth, engagement and connection.
• Craft long-form content like devotionals and ministry updates.
• Write talking points and guide language for video pieces.
• Pitch fresh content ideas to support online and in-person ministry.
• Create copy aligned with Elevation's creative standards.
• Analyze copy impact and optimize across platforms.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Content strategy

Deadline management

Job description

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and edit copy for emails, websites, social media, marketing, and printed materials
• Ideate titles and descriptions for YouTube content and TV series
• Develop language for impact campaigns - driving growth, engagement, & connection
• Craft long-form content such as devotionals, print pieces, and ministry updates that foster spiritual connection
• Write talking points and guide the language for social video pieces, TV pieces, and impact videos.
• Pitch fresh content ideas that support online and in-person ministry expressions
• Create copy that aligns with Elevation’s creative standards
• Analyze copy impact across platforms and optimize accordingly

MUST-HAVES

• Proven ability to write in a clear, engaging, conversational tone, consistent with the Elevation Church voice
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of copywriting work
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines
• Awareness of culture and trends, with the ability to write with relevance and range
• Highly motivated, flexible, and collaborative - someone who loves being part of a creative team

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a church, nonprofit, or purpose-driven organization
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and ad copy best practices
• Background in creative writing, journalism, marketing, or communications

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)