Vice President for Communications

SBC Executive Committee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee in Nashville seeks a Vice President for Communications to guide strategic messaging and media relations for the SBC and EC. You will oversee Baptist Press, coordinate digital platforms, and shape communications with Southern Baptists nationwide.

The role requires senior leadership experience, a deep understanding of SBC ministries, and a proven ability to manage crises and craft compelling content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Masters degree preferred.
• Active membership in a Southern Baptist church.
• 10+ years experience and demonstrated competence in corporate communications.
• Deep understanding of the Southern Baptist Convention, its entities and ministries.
• Proficient with communications technology tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to engage with Southern Baptists.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the communications team, including creating overall strategies and improving effectiveness.
• Provide administrative and editorial oversight of Baptist Press.
• Oversee SBC, Executive Committee, and Baptist Press websites and social media.
• Create media content such as Baptist Press stories and podcasts; advise on marketing plans.
• Monitor SBC-related news and coordinate media requests for SBC President and EC President.
• Coordinate Cooperative Program promotion with SBC entities and conventions; develop resources and campaigns.
• Enhance partnerships with SBC entities, conventions, associations, and fellowships.
• Represent the Executive Committee at conventions and meetings.
• Lead Baptist Press staff to coordinate coverage of the SBC annual meeting.
• Develop communications and Baptist Press policy guidelines for the EC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the president and CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Editorial oversight

Strategic communications

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Nonprofit sector knowledge

SBC familiarity

Team coordination

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

The vice president for communications reports to the president and chief executive officer of the SBC Executive Committee and serves onthe Executive Leadership Team.He/shedirectscommunications strategies of the Executive Committee in advancing the mission of the SBCandtheExecutive Committee.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the communications team of theExecutive Committee, including creating overall strategies and methods for continuously improving effectiveness in this area
• Provide administrative and editorial oversight of Baptist Press.
• Oversee SBC, Executive Committee, and Baptist Press websites and social media.
• Create media content like generating Baptist Press story ideas, writing Baptist Press stories, hosting podcasts, consulting on marketing plans, etc.
• Monitor SBC-related news, interact with secular and state convention media members, and coordinate media requests and responses for SBC President and EC President.
• Coordinate Cooperative Program promotion with SBC entities, state conventions, and ethnic fellowships. This may include developing resources, leading meetings, executing major events, creating marketing campaigns, facilitating communications among partners, etc.
• Enhance partnerships with SBC entities, state conventions, associations, and ethnic fellowships
• Represent the Executive Committee at state conventions, associations, and ethnic fellowship meetings.
• Lead Baptist Press staff to coordinate overall coverage of the SBC annual meeting, including the press room and press conferences.
• Developcommunications and Baptist Press policy guidelines for consideration by the Executive Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the president and chief executive officer.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;Mastersdegree preferred.
• Active membership in a Southern Baptist church.
• Formal theological training or experience not required but preferred.
• 10+years experienceand demonstrated competencein corporate communications.
• Deep understanding of the Southern Baptist Convention, its entities and ministries.
• Proficient withcommunications technology tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to engagewith Southern Baptists
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.