Social Media Content Creator

Job Description

Social Media Content Creator
Job Description

Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time 1099 Contractor
Reports To: Director of Media and Marketing
Position Overview
The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for capturing, creating, and publishing compelling digital content that advances the mission of Encounter Ministries: forming disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit.
This role exists to attract, engage, and move people through a journey-from first discovery to deeper formation-primarily through social media platforms.
The ideal candidate is both creative and mission-aligned, with an eye for storytelling, an understanding of digital growth strategy, and a sensitivity to communicating spiritual topics with clarity and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities
1. Content Creation & Storytelling
Capture and produce short-form and long-form video content (Reels, YouTube, clips)
Create engaging posts featuring:
Healing testimonies
Teaching clips (talks, sermons, conferences)
Event promotions
Student experiences and transformation stories
Translate live ministry moments into compelling digital content
Maintain a consistent visual and narrative style aligned with brand identity

2. Social Media Growth & Engagement
Publish and manage content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
Write captions that drive:
Engagement (comments, shares)
Spiritual curiosity and openness
Event attendance and next steps
Monitor comments and messages, identifying opportunities for engagement or follow-up
Identify trends and adapt content style without compromising mission

3. Funnel Awareness & Strategic Content
Create content intentionally aligned with the ministry's growth journey:
Discover: Viral or shareable content (testimonies, powerful clips)
Engage: Event highlights, behind-the-scenes, community moments
Align: Deeper teaching content that speaks to transformation
Connect: Content that invites action (events, school applications, next steps)

4. Event & Campaign Support
Capture content at conferences, healing services, and schools
Produce pre-event, live-event, and post-event content
Collaborate with marketing to support campaigns and promotions
Turn key moments into reusable content assets

5. Collaboration & Execution
Work closely with the Media Director and team
Coordinate with:
Event teams
Speakers
Marketing and CRM workflows (lead generation awareness)
Organize and maintain a content library of footage and assets

Qualifications
Required
Experience creating content for social media (especially video)
Proficiency with tools like:
Adobe Premiere / Final Cut / CapCut (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of:
Short-form video trends
Platform algorithms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook)
Ability to tell a compelling story visually and emotionally

Preferred
Experience working in ministry or faith-based environments
Familiarity with charismatic / Catholic context
Basic understanding of marketing funnels and audience targeting
Photography and/or live event capture experience

Key Traits
Mission-driven and aligned with Encounter Ministries' values
Strong creative instincts with attention to detail
Self-starter who can execute quickly without constant direction
Able to balance authenticity with strategic intent
Comfortable working in fast-paced, event-driven environments

Success Metrics
Growth in followers and engagement across platforms
Increase in event awareness and attendance from social
Quality and consistency of content output
Ability to generate meaningful interactions (not just views)
Contribution to moving people from "viewer" to "participant"

Notes on the Role
This is not just a content role-it is a mission-critical storytelling role.
Content is often the first encounter someone has with the ministry.
The right person understands that:
A 30-second clip can lead to a life-changing encounter
Excellence in execution reflects the importance of the message
Authenticity matters more than polish-but both matter

About the Employer

We teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their sphere of influence. Through our school of ministry, dynamic conferences, events, and ministries, we provide the best opportunities possible to empower disciples to love like Jesus.