Mission-Driven Communications Editor for Multi-Platform Content

NC Conference of The United Methodist Church; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to lead planning, development, and execution of editorial content across print, digital, email, social media, video, and other channels.

This role will manage editorial strategy, content calendars, and story development to deliver timely, accurate, and mission-focused communications that advance the Conference’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in communications or related field required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in journalism, editorial content, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial strategy and content planning across print, digital, email, social media, video, and other platforms.
• Manage content calendars and coordinate story development with staff, clergy, volunteers, and contributors.
• Research, write, edit, and proofread content for publications, newsletters, websites, emails, social media, and video scripts.
• Serve as project manager for communications initiatives, coordinating timelines, resources, volunteers, freelancers, and external partners.

Skills

Editorial planning

Content management

Multi-platform writing

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NC Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to lead planning, development, and execution of editorial content across print, digital, email, social media, video, and other channels.

This role will manage editorial strategy, content calendars, and story development to deliver timely, accurate, and mission-focused communications that advance the Conference’s priorities.