Creative Manager

Community Bible Study•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$70,000 - $75,000•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 compelling content that communicates the CBS mission, maintains brand consistency, and shows how studying God’s Word in community transforms lives. The role works with the Communications & Marketing Director, Communications Coordinator, Communications and Global Teams, vendors, filmmakers, MSC Teams, and global volunteers to develop, produce, and distribute stories and multimedia content. It oversees stories from concept through execution and uses channel metrics and emerging technologies to improve storytelling and workflows. The position is based at the CBS Ministry Service Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Periodic overnight travel within the United States is required, and occasional international travel may be required. The employee must reside and work in the U.S. and have a valid passport. Salary range is $70,000–$75,000 per year.

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 meaningful commitment to the CBS Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
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.
Diligent and intentional communicator.
Pioneering spirit and willingness to prototype storytelling strategies.
Quick learner who is unafraid to experiment.
Curious and engaging, with the ability to listen deeply and ask thoughtful, powerful questions.
Knowledge of design theory and multimedia production principles and practices.
Proactive, with 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 setting clear expectations collaboratively, coordinating stakeholders, and consistently meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant social media platforms.
Must reside and work in the U.S.
Must have a valid passport.
Periodic overnight travel within the United States is required; occasional international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to develop storytelling concepts and execution plans with global teams, including photo features, social-first initiatives, and video series.
Collaborate with vendors and the 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 on the Communication Team, brainstorming ways to communicate effectively with internal participants and the global community.
Work with the Communications & Marketing Director and vendors to evaluate, reinforce, and maintain brand standards.
Assess emerging stories and translate them into proposal decks; oversee the creative process across strategy, structure, multimedia platform delivery, and copy.
Work with the Communications Coordinator to track storytelling-channel metrics and inform future efforts.
Oversee each story from concept through execution, ensuring stories contribute to a holistic picture of CBS’s work and recommending improvements to the storytelling process.
Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to generate 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 the CBS mission and ministry.