Content and Storytelling Writer

World Challenge • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position plays a vital role in capturing and shaping the stories of World Challenge’s work around the world in support of our mission calling of practicing James 1:27 calling to provide support to orphans and widows in their time of need. This role is responsible for gathering stories, reports, and firsthand accounts—working closely with the Missions team and field partners—and transforming them into compelling, mission-aligned content across multiple platforms. This position brings a forward-thinking, strategic approach to storytelling, helping connect the lived experiences of orphans, widows, and ministry partners to a growing global audience. The position works in close collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications to curate, refine, and deploy the strongest stories in ways that advance World Challenge’s mission and deepen donor and audience engagement.

Requirements

• Agreement and alignment with World Challenge’s Statement of Faith
• BA degree in journalism, creative writing or within writing discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in writing, editing and content strategy with a strong biblical foundation
• Strong interview and listening skills and able to draw out meaningful stories
• Demonstrated mission-driven storytelling and cross-cultural communication
• Ability to think strategically about how stories support broader marketing, fundraising, and communications goals
• Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working with teams
• Passion for connecting audiences to the people & impact behind the mission
• Superior oral and written communication skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Content Gathering & Curation
• Interview in-house Missions staff, field partners, and ministry leaders to gather stories, insights, and updates from the field
• Review field reports and follow up to clarify details, identify story opportunities, and gather additional context as needed
• Interface with the Missions Team Administrator and Chief Missions Officer to stay informed on initiatives, priorities, & developments
• Collect, organize, and catalog written reports, photos, and related media within project management and asset management systems
• Discern and elevate the most compelling stories and themes emerging from the field for broader communication use v Content Creation & Storytelling
• Craft clear, compelling written stories from field reports and interviews for use across multiple mediums
• Support the Video team by providing story outlines, narrative frameworks, and background content to strengthen visual storytelling
• Adapt and edit stories for various channels, including email, social media, print, web, and donor communications
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to select, shape, and prioritize field content for campaigns and ongoing storytelling v Editing & Brand Alignment
• Edit content created by vendors, contributors, and internal team members for clarity, tone, and consistency
• Ensure all written content aligns with World Challenge’s brand voice, theological clarity, and messaging to expand organization reach
• Maintain a high standard of excellence, accuracy, and sensitivity when telling stories from vulnerable contexts

Benefits

• Medical Plan (World Challenge pays 93% of employee premium).
• Dental Plan (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
• Vision Plan (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
• Flexible Time Off
• 6-Sick Days per Year
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with up to 5% employer matching).
• Long Term Disability (LTD) (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium).
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $600 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level