Writer and Communications Specialist

The Writer and Communications Specialist will work to enhance TWR’s communication among staff and partners. Specific duties include writing interesting, ministry-specific articles such as deep dives, listener stories, country/people group profiles, interviews, ministry overviews, special project proposals and reports, ministry catalogues, magazine articles, social media copy, website articles, etc. Other duties include editing pieces written by other staff and collaborating with other regional and global Marcom team members as needed.

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

Responsibilities:
Writing:

• Select, alter, recommend, and write content suitable for all TWR publications including Donor Services proposals and reports
• Research and write for publications and web including donor funded projects
• Review ministry reports to discover interesting stories and details that can be expanded into other pieces or publications
• Assist with copywriting for web, social media, and newsletter publications
• Conduct interviews (Zoom, phone, or in person) for publication purposes

Editing:

• Review publications for security authorization (requires a thorough understanding of internal security procedures)
• Edit publications and PR materials (magazines, brochures, newsletters, prayer initiatives, stories for the web, etc.) and Donor Services proposals and reports Administration
• Develop a working proficiency of computer hardware, application software, email, etc.
• Navigate the Internet, TWR SharePoint sites and other sources to obtain and utilize available information
• Collaborate with other regional and global Marcom team members according to editorial calendar(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, creative writing, English Language, or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience also will be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are standard for an office environment, but must be able to work flexible work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends based on occasional events our team is engaged in (e.g. National Partner Conference, Webinar).
• Must be able to travel, including overnight stays

Qualifications and Core Competencies Required:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Competent editing and writing skills in English, as well as computer application skills
• Demonstrate a mature spirituality and growing relationship with the Lord, characterized by a growing knowledge of and commitment to the Word of God
• Self-aware and culturally sensitive within diverse international teams
• Willing to be flexible and adapt to change
• Independent worker but also an engaging, team collaborator
• Able to work with an integrated team in varying tasks when needed to achieve team deadlines
• Understanding of and commitment to global and integrated work at TWR
• Commitment to the TWR Mission and Calling statements, Core Values and Statement of Faith

What TWR offers:

• Become part of an international team which enriches your working experiences and life as well
• You make an impact on people's lives as they encounter God through the ministry of TWR. Your work is meaningful and has an eternal purpose.
• We provide Member Care to all our staff by our internal Member Care couple and our external Pastoral Care couple. Your well-being matters to us.
• There are several options for training and development within the organization, like our yearly Servant Leadership Training.
• We support you in the process of Ministry Partnership Development (MPD) through training, coaching and encouragement. Many have gone before you, so it is possible! You will gain many partners joining your ministry and you will grow in your faith.
• Our working hours are flexible and our home office policy allows a max. of 50% of home office time, if the job allows it.
• TWR’s leaders live and lead by our servant leadership values.
• As a Christian-based organization we have a culture of grace, learning, and growing together.