At Ascent Church, our mission is simple: to seek out the lost and send out the found. Some of the most powerful moments in that mission happen on a screen before they ever happen in a room — a reel that stops the scroll, a story that makes someone feel seen, a post that nudges someone to finally walk through our doors.
We're looking for a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Social Media Manager + Content Creator to lead that work — someone who can capture what's happening across Ascent and turn it into content that helps people take a real next step toward Jesus, and then turn around and help someone else do the same.
This role is part storyteller, part strategist. You'll be behind the camera one minute and behind the analytics dashboard the next. If you love finding the story in the moment and know how to tell it in a way that actually connects, we want to meet you.
This is a part-time position based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, reporting directly to the Creative Director.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who loves the local church, has an eye for powerful storytelling, and enjoys turning everyday ministry moments into meaningful films that inspire people toward Jesus.
The ideal candidate is:
- A passionate follower of Jesus with a growing personal relationship with Him.
- A creative storyteller with a strong attention to detail.
- A self-starter who takes ownership of projects from concept to completion.
- Highly collaborative and energized by working alongside pastors, creatives, and ministry leaders.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
- Curious and continually learning new social media trends, tools, and technology.
- Passionate about using creativity to help people encounter Jesus.
Qualifications
- Experience in social media, photography, content creation, or a related creative field through church, freelance, agency, or professional work.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, editing, and creative execution.
- Proficiency with photography tools, editing tools, and iPhone content creation tools.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom), Canva, or similar creative tools to execute social media graphics.
- Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Mailchimp and emerging social media platforms.
- Strong skills in short-form video editing and mobile-first storytelling.
- Experience managing projects from concept through final delivery.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced ministry environment.
- Alignment with the mission, vision, and beliefs of Ascent Church.
Preferred Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in social media management, content creation, communications, marketing, or a related creative field.
- Photography and videography experience with an eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom), Canva, or similar creative tools.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling, analytics, and reporting platforms such as Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Mailchimp, and similar tools.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, project management platforms, and collaborative creative workflows.
- Basic knowledge of branding, digital marketing, and content strategy.
- Experience collaborating on creative campaigns across social media, web, email, and weekend environments.
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To apply, please email your resume and portfolio.
