Job Title

Content Writer/Designer

Location

USA - Florida - Orlando - Wycliffe USA Headquarters

Job Description Summary

As a part of Advancement’s Content Team, the Content Writer/Designer researches, writes, designs and project manages Advancement Content Team project to support Philanthropy Advisory Team, Development, Grants Office, and Gift Planning team. This role provides project information and visually pleasing materials that educate and inspire audiences toward increased engagement. This individual also understands the messaging trends of the organization in support of the goals of Bible translation and works to ensure consistent quality, voice and style across all content they produce.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and synthesize project data, details, and updates from a variety of project information management systems for use in writing and editing drafted content.

• Prepare written content for donor-specific and more broad project marketing pieces, including: project summaries, profiles, proposals, reports, impact stories, bulletins, FrontLines newsletter, web content/blog posts, email content, social media posts and thank you letters. Vary writing style to meet assignment brief.

• Help implement multi-channel fundraising campaigns as required by specific assignments.

• Understand field sensitivities by region and verify that appropriate field approvals are in place for all content before publication. Interact with field personnel as needed.

• Understand the organization’s key messages and talking points and ensure brand compliance in the writing and editing process.

• Design content they produce, as well as that produced by others on the Advancement Content Team. Consult with writers regarding drafts and revisions as needed.

• Become experts in design software used by the Advancement Content Team, including InDesign and Canva.

• Proactively study the latest trends in professional writing and design. Work with the departmental management to evaluate new knowledge and implement as appropriate.

• Understand and use the project workflow system used by the Advancement Content Team and the system used by Wycliffe’s Marketing Team.

• Other duties as assigned by Content Strategy Lead, Senior Director of Content Strategy, and/or Vice President of Advancement.

Minimum Skills Sets (KSAs):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Demonstrates desire and ability to support corporate Biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work related spiritual activities without mental reservation. Must be comfortable writing on spiritual topics.

• Writing Skills: Writes clearly and informatively in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect. Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.

• Attention to Detail: Works in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner. Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy, verifying that work has been done according to procedures and standards.

• Creativity and Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, develops innovative approaches and ideas, and presents ideas and information in an effective manner.

• Information Gathering and Processing: Locates and collects data from appropriate sources and analyzes it to prepare meaningful and compelling reports that summarize the information. Processes complex information from various sources. Critically evaluates data sources for relevance.

• Interactive Communication: Listens to others and communicates articulately, fostering open communication. Adapts communication (e.g., content, style and medium) to diverse audiences. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment (including diverse individuals or groups), changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Deadlines: Able to write, edit, revise or proof content as directed by manager.

• Results Management: Organizes time, work, and resources to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way. Establishes methods for managing work and measuring success. Uses time effectively and efficiently. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interest, able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, supports everyone's efforts to succeed, and recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

• Serving Others: Works well with people, focusing on solving conflict using biblical principles, listening well to others, using emotional intelligence, and developing God-honoring relationships. Is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner in order to serve them well. Accepts feedback and responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments. Reports to work and meetings on time.

• Work Quality and Growth: Performs work with accuracy, thoroughness and efficiency as for the Lord with a minimum of avoidable errors and problems. Monitors own work to ensure quality, strives to increase productivity and completes work in a timely manner. Maintains general and specific knowledge and skills needed to perform assigned duties. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.

• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat and content management systems (CMS) is required.

• Organizational Support: Committed to support Wycliffe's mission, vision, and core values including supporting diversity initiatives and doctrinal statement. Regularly attends staff-wide gatherings, including Entermission if Wycliffe USA-assigned. Follows organization-wide policies and procedures, including Ethics and Conduct Policy and child safety guidelines.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1-3 years of experience in journalism, creative writing, and/or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• A minimum of two years of experience or equivalent in editing and content creation.

• Nonprofit ministry and/or cross-cultural experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wycliffe Bible Translators is a Christian, non-profit organization. Wycliffe’s purpose-driven culture allows you to use your gifts and talents to serve the global work and ministry of Bible translation.

• The hourly hiring pay range for this position is $23.22 - $26.99 but may be more based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Additionally, the range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit, ministry environment.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and their eligible immediate family members.

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

  • 403b retirement savings matching.

  • Paid vacation time off up to a max of 10 days in the first year of employment (based on hours worked).

  • Paid sick time accrued at a rate of 8 hours per month (based on hours worked).

  • 10+ paid holidays.

  • Short-term disability pay.

  • Flexible work arrangements and infants in the workplace for most positions.

  • Detailed information per position is available upon request.

• Regular spiritual development, worship, prayer, community gatherings and connection opportunities for all staff in all locations.

• Our Orlando Headquarters features a serene walking path around a small lake, local events and hybrid work arrangements for most positions.