Social Media & Content Manager

Generation Church); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Generation Church in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Social Media Manager to produce, edit, and publish content across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, podcasts and more. You will plan campaigns, record and edit material, and manage daily postings while aligning with the church’s voice.

You will monitor analytics, refine strategy, collaborate with the Creative Arts Pastor and Communications Director, and help grow followers and engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate executive conversations into written materials and visuals.
• Thrives in fast-paced ministry environments that are changing and growing.
• Shows resilience and can work autonomously with guidance when offered.
• Always seeks improvements and strives for excellence.
• Demonstrates a Spirit-filled relationship and integrates church values.

Responsibilities

• Plan, record, edit, post, and manage social media posts.
• Cull and choose effective material from sermons, podcasts, and original content.
• Analyze analytics and adjust strategies based on trends.
• Research podcast topics and present research for recordings.
• Manage direct messages and comments in the voice of the Lead Pastor.
• Collaborate with the Creative Arts Pastor and Communications Director.

Skills

Content creation

Social media strategy

Analytics & reporting

Copywriting

Editing

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Canva

Job description

The Social Media Manager is responsible for producing, managing, and analyzing Generation Church’s social media presence. This role oversees content creation and distribution across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, podcasts, and other relevant platforms, including planning, recording, editing, publishing, and ongoing management. The Social Media Manager will monitor trends and performance analytics, optimize cross-platform distribution, and refine content strategy to increase engagement, attract new followers and subscribers, and drive traffic across Generation Church’s digital platforms. This position works closely with the Creative Arts Pastor and Communications Director.

Reports to: Communications Director

The Ideal Candidate

• Can take executive-level conversations and translate them into written materials and/or visual products. Has a creative eye.
• Enjoys fast-paced ministry work environments that are constantly changing and growing (Adaptable).
• Has a high level of capacity (Resilient: doesn’t get overwhelmed easily).
• Can thrive working autonomously with minimal direction but values input and specific supervisor guidance when offered.
• Always looks for ways to make it better. Never satisfied with the status quo. Willing to “reject good for great.”
• Their whole family enjoys and participates in the life of the church (Doesn’t view work and personal life as mutually exclusive).
• Is a learner and inquisitive. Willing to glean wisdom and best practices from anyone (Not a “know-it-all”).
• Possesses unimpeachable character. Lives a godly life above reproach and exemplifies a Spirit-filled relationship with the Lord.
• Lives as an example that others would want to emulate. Demonstrates health and stability personally, spiritually, physically, financially, and relationally.
• An indisputable “hard worker.” The type of person who achieves results and stays until those desired results are achieved.
• Lives out and protects the culture and values of Generation Church.

Responsibilities:

• Cull and choose effective material from original content (sermons, podcast, etc.)
• Assists in accomplishing the mission of the church.
• Plan, record, edit, post, and manage social media posts.
• Research podcast topics and present research in a usable format for podcast recordings.
• Analyze and adjust strategies based on analytics and positive trends.
• Execute additional social media responsibilities as requested.
• Manage and prioritize incoming direct messages and comments and respond in the voice of The Lead Pastor and/or the church.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to understand current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space.
• Have a high level of aptitude to select effective material from original content (sermons, podcast, etc.)
• Ability to determine the ideal social media post after examining original content. I.e. Sermon, podcast, etc.
• Direct experience using social media management tools.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro, Canva) or equivalent digital media editing tools.
• Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills.
• Proven track record of problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment; ability to operate under deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously.
• Communicate effectively with the marketing team.
• Strong teamwork skills, patience, and a willingness to offer suggestions and improvements to newly developed processes.
• An obvious, active, and growing relationship with Jesus.
• Enthusiasm for the mission, vision, and values of Generation Church.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates wisdom in decisions, actions & recommendations.
• Evaluates decisions/actions by their overall impact and long-term implications.