Communications Director in Orlando, Florida at First Baptist Church of Central Florida Inc

Church at the Cross (CATC) is a multicultural, gospel-centered church in the heart of Central Florida. With ministries reaching children, students, families, and our community, we are committed to creatively and effectively communicating the message of Jesus. We are seeking a Communications Director who will lead the development and execution of clear, consistent, and engaging communication strategies across all platforms.

The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing and producing all aspects of digital, print, and media communications for the church and its ministries. This role ensures brand consistency, promotes ministry initiatives, and leads a creative team to communicate the vision and mission of CATC with excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma; BS in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in communications, digital media, and graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, and social media platforms
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects under deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with humility, compassion, and confidence
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity and a heart for the Lord
• Ability to empower staff, students, and volunteers to in communication and media roles
• Problem-solving skills with creativity and flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee church-wide communication strategies across digital and print platforms (website, email, mobile app, social media, etc.)
• Create and implement marketing strategies for ministries, programs, and special events
• Monitor analytics and provide insights to Executive Staff
• Maintain brand consistency across ministries and events
• Design and provide graphics for sermon series, school, and events
• Manage the production of marketing materials, apparel, and promotional items
• Lead the Photography Team and maintain a digital library of photos and videos
• Oversee production and approval of videos and other media used in services, online, and outreach
• Manage online streaming and digital engagement platforms
• Lead initiatives to virtually reach our church community, city, and region
• Recruit, train, and develop talent for video and promotional content
• Supervise Communications Team staff and volunteers

General Expectations:

• Enthusiastic, teachable, and committed to personal and professional growth
• Maintain flexible working hours based on ministry needs
• Attend regular church, school, and staff meetings as required
• Use project management and task-tracking systems effectively
• Ensure equipment and resources are properly maintained and secured
• Complete projects within established timeframes and communicate progress clearly
• Stay current with communication and media technology trends
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Be an invested member of Church at the Cross