Marketing Content Specialist at American Bible Society

Job Summary:  

We are seeking a skilled and adaptive Marketing Content Specialist to write and refine inspiring, quality content for American Bible Society’s digital and print channels, aimed at helping people experience and share God’s Word. As a key contributor to our marketing efforts, you will help drive blog and social media content strategy, contribute to flagship print pieces like Record magazine, and support the creative team as you advance ABS’s mission and celebrate God’s life-changing work through storytelling. 

We’re excited to welcome the right candidate to a team that’s bringing together top talent to revitalize the ABS brand and introduce this historic nonprofit to a new generation of passionate supporters. Applicants are invited to include a professional portfolio or relevant work samples with their application. 

 Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment: 

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
• Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.

Key Responsibilities:

These duties reflect the technical, collaborative, and strategic elements of the Marketing Content Specialist, focusing on serving the mission of American Bible Society by creating quality content for a range of audiences to advance marketing and fundraising strategies:  

• Research and write complex, long-form content: Research and write complex, long-form content tailored to specific audiences, such as: blogs, devotionals, event collateral, email campaigns, brochures, internal communications, and articles. 
• Create engaging, optimized social media content: Write content for social media channels, such as: video scripts, social posts, crisis prayer alerts, and campaign content. 
• Create unique and compelling products for partners alongside the Creative Team: Serve internal and external partners with written content as requested and share responsibility for content project outcomes. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with digital marketing, fundraising, and ministry teams on creative projects and marketing initiatives and help ensure alignment with project guidelines and strategic goals. 
• Stay current with social media, SEO, and digital trends: Keep up with evolving digital trends, such as: digital marketing and donor communication best practices, AI tools, and social media updates pertaining to content within the scope of the Marketing Content Specialist role. 
• Elevate the public profile of the American Bible Society brand: Hold to brand and style guidelines in content creation; help ensure that all content aligns with the ABS messaging platform and cultural identity, remaining true to American Bible Society’s mission and vision.
• Collaborate with vendor partners: Coordinate with external vendors to create, refine, QA, and distribute content as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years’ experience in digital marketing and writing for diverse audiences and platforms. 
• Strong written communication skills are required. Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample during the interview process. 

Key Competencies:

All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:

• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Demonstrate the following skills for your role:

• Communication Skills: 
  • Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong team dynamics and contributes to a collaborative organizational culture.
• Cultural Competence and Inclusion: 
  • Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Service Orientation: 
  • Service Solutions: Seeks to understand service recipients’ needs, helps develop solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: 
  • Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments.
• Time Management and Organization: 
  • Efficient Coordination: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects, and ensures team deadlines are met.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: 
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently.
• Leadership and Initiative: 
  • Supports team members to achieve goals and demonstrates a spirit of leadership within scope of role.
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making: 
  • Strategic Alignment: Develops plans that align with team objectives and organizational goals.
• Continuous Learning and Development: 
  • Self-Development: Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow skills.
• Innovation and Creativity: 
  • Creative Thinking: Suggests new ideas and approaches to tasks.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

For a Marketing Content Specialist, the typical physical demands and work environment generally include: 

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for Extended Periods: The role primarily involves desk work, requiring long periods of sitting.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual Acuity: Prolonged periods of working on a computer screen, requiring good eyesight for detailed design work.
• Repetitive Motions: Repetitive tasks such as typing, clicking, and using design tools.
• Occasional Lifting: May involve lifting lightweight materials (e.g., laptops, documents) typically up to 10-15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: Typically operates in a standard office setting, which may include an open-plan workspace, private office, or remote work environment.
• Noise Level: Generally low to moderate, consistent with standard office environments.
• Collaborative Setting: Frequent collaboration with other team members, which might include face-to-face meetings, video conferences, or team brainstorming sessions.
• Deadline-Driven: The role often involves working under tight deadlines, which may occasionally require extended hours or work on weekends. 

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

Office Location: 

• ABS Headquarters – Old City Philadelphia
• Remote – Possible for top candidates
• Core Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• Travel Required: Minimal travel possible. 

Additional Information:

• Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
• Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
• Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.

As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.