Research Assistant / Editor for Christian Speaker and Author (internet research, proofreading, editing, and transcription EXP REQ)
- Contract
Company Description
Our client is a large church led by an internationally-known evangelical pastor and author. It is a conservative, theologically Reformed congregation in Atlanta that unapologetically proclaims the Gospel all over the world.
Job Description
The Research/Editorial Assistant will work closely with the pastor and assist in the preparation of sermons and manuscripts.
We are searching for a media-savvy researcher with an ability to search in both Christian and secular stories, illustrations, videos, and books that relate to sermon and book topics. The successful candidate also must possess excellent editorial capabilities with English grammar, writing, spelling, and review of books.
The specific responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Research sermon illustrations, finding creative and culturally relevant ways to illustrate the biblical principle being taught, including verbal anecdotes, videos, books, social media, etc.
- Transcribe, proofread, and make pastor’s edits to sermon dictation.
- Proofread book manuscripts
- Update and maintain pastor’s sermon and illustration files.
- Edit all of the pastor’s writings.
This position will begin as a part-time role. While local candidates are preferred, consideration will be given to well qualified candidates elsewhere who will work remotely. Such candidates will be required to travel to Atlanta at their own expense from time to time as needed.
Qualifications
- Candidate must have strong research skills as well as excellent experience and comfort level with the Internet, social media, and popular cultural issues.
- Must have strong proficiency in standard written English grammar and the ability to proofread.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Must be well-organized and efficient in their work.
- Must have a strong, vibrant Christian faith.
- The ideal candidate will also have an above average understanding of doctrinal, theological, and Biblical issues and principles.
Statement of Faith
As a Christian church, our client’s doctrinal beliefs are of central importance to their mission and work. To make sure everyone understands their theological foundations, our client requires that all employees subscribe to the following doctrinal statement:
- We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible Word of God
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory
- We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and that that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ
Additional Information
In order to ensure a good long-term fit for both our client and the candidate, this role will begin as a contract position.
Company: Forrest Johnson
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