Creative Manager

Community Bible Study•Colorado Springs, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Manager leads Community Bible Study’s storytelling across video, graphic design, photography, and digital platforms. In collaboration with internal teams, global volunteers, and external vendors, the role develops and executes content that communicates the CBS mission, maintains brand consistency, and demonstrates how studying God’s Word in community transforms lives. The position works closely with the Communications & Marketing Director, the Communications Coordinator, Communications and Global Teams, vendors, filmmakers, and volunteers. It oversees stories from concept through execution and contributes to a cohesive picture of CBS’s work. The role is based at the CBS Ministry Service Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and requires residence and work in the United States. Periodic overnight travel within the United States is required, and occasional international travel may be required. A valid passport is required.

Requirements

A deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a strong, clear, personal testimony and a lifestyle reflecting spiritual maturity and intimacy with God.
Belief in and adherence to the CBS Statement of Faith, and a meaningful commitment to the CBS Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, film/media production, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Relational and highly collaborative approach.
Diligent and intentional communication.
Knowledge of design theory and multimedia production principles and practices.
Proactive approach, taking initiative on projects and ideas.
Strong execution skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across technologies, teams, and external resources.
Demonstrated project-management ability, including collaboratively setting clear expectations, coordinating stakeholders, and consistently meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, and with relevant social media platforms.
Must reside and work in the U.S.
Must have a valid passport.
Ability to undertake periodic overnight travel within the United States; occasional international travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Pioneering spirit and willingness to prototype various storytelling strategies.
Quick learner who is unafraid to experiment.
Curious and engaging, with the ability to listen deeply and ask thoughtful, powerful questions.

Responsibilities

Develop storytelling execution ideas with the Communications & Marketing Director and global teams, including photo features, social-first initiatives, video series, or combinations of these.
Collaborate with vendors and Communications and Global Teams to cultivate and produce at least one story of impact each year from every CBS region and ministry expression.
Assist MSC Teams, filmmakers, and global volunteers with graphic and film elements as needed.
Film and edit future CBS podcasts and MSC videos, and work with the Communications Coordinator to distribute them.
Participate in the Communication Team, brainstorming and envisioning ways to communicate with internal participants and the global community.
Work with the Communications & Marketing Director and vendors to evaluate, reinforce, and maintain brand standards that produce clarity, inspire engagement, and remain recognizably CBS.
Assess emerging stories and translate them into proposal decks; oversee the creative process across strategy, structure, multimedia platform delivery, and copy.
Work with the Communication Coordinator to track storytelling-channel metrics and inform future storytelling efforts.
Oversee stories from concept through execution, ensuring they contribute to a holistic picture of what God is doing through CBS, and recommend improvements to strengthen the storytelling process.
Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to develop creative ideas and vision for new projects and innovative solutions to problems.
Build and lead internal and volunteer teams and use strategic external vendors to enhance capabilities.
Leverage emerging technologies and creative tools to improve workflows, collaboration, communication, and creative content development in support of CBS’s mission and ministry.