Sr. Associate Content Contributor

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Associate Content Contributor position exists to make creative contributions to reviews, articles, books, blogs, videos, radio features, social media, and/or curricula for a particular audience. This role involves reviewing entertainment content across various media, participating in content creation for different platforms, and producing ancillary content. The position also includes attending screenings, participating in video segments, interviewing experts and celebrities, and contributing to content strategy and optimization. Researching keywords, producing new iterations of legacy content, editing manuscripts, and publishing written content to web platforms are also key aspects of the role. Maintaining currency with the target audience, interfacing with authors and leaders, and consulting with counsel on content are additional responsibilities. The role may also involve speaking opportunities at conferences and creating copyrightable works for various media formats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or Journalism (or related field)
General content management system (CMS) experience required; knowledgeable in website content best practices and content management frameworks
3-5 years of writing and editing experience to include content management, project management of content editing or similar functions
Working knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, values, and objectives
Computer proficiency in a variety of Microsoft Office Tools (required: Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint)
Familiar with AP style
Familiar with multiple social media platforms
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong strategic, conceptual, and creative thinking
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Ability to adjust quickly to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances (changed work schedules, strategic direction, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously
Exceptional analytical ability with logical thought processes
Can work well under time pressure, ability to manage numerous and sometimes conflicting objectives, projects, and/or activities at the same time
Strong planning and time management skills
Ability to assemble clear, concise, and accurate project documentation
Ability to resolve conflicts, disagreements, and misunderstandings
Maintain a cool and calm demeanor under pressure
A personal, well-mannered, humble, and engaging temperament is critical
Gifted in crafting engaging stories
Must be a team player and collaborative personality
Must work well with, and take direction from, a wide range of individuals
Basic video production skills
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed company and/or legal requirements
Ability to handle stress associated with changing priorities and multiple tasks
Results oriented, self-motivated, and committed
Able to receive feedback well
Detail oriented and systematic
Diplomatic; articulate; decisive; approachable; flexible; concern for long-term effectiveness
Positive and encouraging attitude with ability to motivate/encourage peers
Team player; trustworthy; reliable
Coachable, able to redirect work priorities and assignments as requested
Creative thinker, effective problem-solver

Nice To Haves

WordPress and SiteCore proficiency preferred
Experience with an image management system (Canva, etc.) or equivalent preferred
Basic HTML knowledge beneficial
PhotoShop skills are beneficial

Responsibilities

Reviews entertainment content in various media, potentially including movies, books, television, music, video games, YouTube channels, and social media apps
Participates in creation of content on various platforms, potentially including writing for the web, video for YouTube and social media, and radio recording
Creates ancillary content (polls, CTAs, infographics, etc.) as needed and as assigned
Attends movie review screenings
Participates in video conversations as assigned; potentially leads video segments as assigned
Interviews experts and celebrities, both within Focus and in the mainstream, for written, audio and video contexts
Participates in ongoing strategy and tactical discussions about how best to produce, publish and maximize the impact of created content across all platforms (primary web sites and ancillary social media promotion)
Researches keywords, trending topics, and competition for search engine optimization (SEO)
Produces new iterations of legacy content or recent content with the guidance of SEO metrics and analytics
Edits and/or rewrites manuscripts as appropriate, organizing facts, interview quotes, and other material into the most compelling flow
Edits manuscripts for other members of the team as needed
Creates original copy
Proofreads copy at various stages of development
Publishes written content to various web platforms, currently WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, and Social Studio
Maintains currency with target audience through extensive reading, personal contact, and broad-based research
Interfaces with authors and leaders on issues
Consults with Orthodoxy and legal counsel on content as required
Interacts with audience through electronic and interpersonal means (answering emails; web-board communication, etc.)
Potential opportunities to speak at conferences on issues such as entertainment, technology, and media discernment
Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family