Strategic Communications Manager, YouVersion

Nashville Public Radio; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance 2x salary

401(k) retirement plan with match

Development dollars $160 yearly

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to shape and steward the voice of YouVersion, partnering with the Chief Communications Officer to ensure messaging consistency and prepare content for high-visibility moments.

The role supports the Public Relations Team by developing talking points, scripts, and reference materials, refining core narratives, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to keep content on schedule and on message.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to match voice and tone precisely.
• Strong judgment and sound instincts with disciplined sourcing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working under close direction on sensitive/high-visibility content.

Responsibilities

• Develop talk outlines, scripts, and reference materials for speaking engagements.
• Steward established voice, tone, and messaging standards across content.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep content development on schedule.

Skills

Writing & editing

Judgment & instincts

Multitasking & time management

Collaborative teamwork

Sourcing & accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Job description

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The Strategic Communications Manager is primarily responsible for helping shape and steward the voice of YouVersion through organizational narrative and messaging. This role works closely with the Chief Communications Officer to steward message consistency and help equip our ministry and leaders with content ready for high-visibility moments, while operating under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Public Relations.

The Public Relations Team is part of the Life.Church Communications Group, which consists of four teams—including Social Media, Communication, and Marketing—who collectively develop strategies for how our ministry meets people where they are and empowers them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through YouVersion, one of Life.Church's digital ministries, this team helps tell the story of Scripture in the hands of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

This role operationally supports the team's direction, initiatives, and ministry efforts to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

Who You Are

• You have a gift for finding the exact right words for a high-visibility moment — and sound instincts for when to hold back and when to lean in.
• You're detail-obsessed when it comes to accuracy, sourcing, and getting the facts right before anything goes out the door.
• Energized by fast turnarounds, shifting priorities, and working closely with leadership.
• Known for staying calm and clear-headed under deadline pressure.
• Comfortable receiving direct feedback and making surgical edits quickly.
• A team player who's ready to collaborate closely and work behind the scenes in service of someone else's platform.
• Looking to dedicate your life to something that makes an eternal difference

What You'll Do

Partner on Strategic Content Development

• Work closely with the Chief Communications Officer to develop talk outlines, scripts, and reference materials for speaking engagements and organizational gatherings.
• Steward established voice, tone, and messaging standards across all content, exercising sound judgment on tone and framing.
• Support message development for sensitive or high-visibility topics.
• Regularly evaluate content effectiveness and identify ways to improve future materials.

Develop and Refine Key Narratives Across a Range of Strategic Topics

• Draft and refine the narratives that shape speaking outlines, scripts, and reference materials calibrated to audience, format, and applicable translation constraints.
• Help develop and continually refine core narratives across a range of organizational priorities and initiatives, ensuring clear sourcing and accuracy of all figures and claims, with the intent of equipping the entire ministry to carry a clear message forward in their work.
• Draft internal organizational communications, including leadership messages, talk outlines, and announcement communication.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Partnerships, Development, and more) to keep content development on schedule.

Maintain Tools and Resources that Support Strategic Communication

• Maintain and organize a library of voice references, source quotes, and approved messaging.
• Track and verify key organizational stats and figures before external use.
• Support the Chief Communications Officer in equipping leaders with consistent messaging across speaking and internal communication channels.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Effective at multitasking and time management to meet deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to match an established voice and tone precisely.
• Strong judgment and sound instincts, with disciplined sourcing practices.
• Comfortable working under close direction on sensitive or high-visibility content.
• Ability to manage a range of priorities and differing input while maintaining composure.
• Strongly collaborative work style, with experience working across teams.
• Demonstrated track record in communications, speechwriting, public relations, or a related discipline.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of related work experience including communications and speechwriting preferred.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there - the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

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