Copy Editor

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Full-time role at Calvary Church of Albuquerque

PURPOSE:

The Copy Editor writes, edits, and proofreads communication materials for Calvary Church. The duties include but are not limited to: developing copy to support teaching series, special services and events, ministry‑specific classes, serving opportunities, and multimedia ministry efforts; editing and proofreading weekly worship bulletins, sermon outlines and summaries, email devotionals, churchwide emails, and in‑service and website promotions; editing and proofreading copy to support resources for multimedia ministry consumers and donors;

maintaining language standards including voice, tone, and style.

• Write, edit, and proofread various items for communication in print, radio, video, websites, and social media
• Write, edit, and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products (CDs, DVDs, booklets)
• Concept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series, specific ministries, and community outreach
• Edit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campuses
• Write, edit, and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation, Life Team (ministry servants), and ministry supporters
• Write, edit, and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as needed
• Write message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastor's messages

• Weekly:
  Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summary
• Weekly:
  Write video announcements for video department and lower thirds/on‑screen text for production department
• Weekly:
  Write churchwide email
• Weekly:
  Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional events
• Monthly:
  Proof email text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
• Monthly:
  Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip Heitzig

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a combination of equivalent education/experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
• Flexibility to work autonomously, in a team, across departments, and under the direction of a supervisor
• A personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred

COMMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties required by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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