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YouVersion · 2 days ago

Director of Social Media

Edmond, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

YouVersion is a ministry of Life.Church focused on leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. The Director of Social Media will lead the strategy and execution of YouVersion’s social media presence, overseeing the social media team to create compelling content that enhances engagement and aligns with the ministry's mission.

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Responsibilities

Drive the global social media strategy across all platforms(e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, etc.)

Identify new platform opportunities, emerging trends, and cultural moments that align with YouVersion’s voice and mission

Oversee the creation and curation of high-quality, on-brand content tailored to each platform and audience that point people back to God’s Word

Ensure consistent messaging that reflects YouVersion’s mission and values while allowing for localized storytelling and cultural resonance

Maintain a consistent and agile presence across platforms, with the ability to pivot in real time

Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics across platforms—including engagement, reach, and growth

Translate social media data into actionable insights that demonstrate ministry impact and inform future strategies

Share learnings across global teams to continuously improve our collective reach and effectiveness

Work closely with YouVersion Global Hubs to support the development and direction of localized social media strategies

Provide ongoing coaching, collaboration, and guidance to regional social media leads to ensure alignment with global goals

Foster a strong sense of unity, shared learning, and mutual support across the global social team

Lead and develop the YouVersion social media team to support team initiatives and goals

Set clear goals, KPIs, and workflows to keep the team aligned, efficient, and energized

Empower the team to respond quickly to emerging opportunities with creativity and clarity

Qualification

Social media strategyContent creationLeadership skillsAnalytics toolsDigital content experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingFlexibilityCollaborationCreativity

Required

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships with the ability to lead through influence and collaboration

Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems

Maintain flexibility and initiate the creation of new processes and project strategies

Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others

Deep understanding of platform-specific best practices, content trends, and analytics tools

Strong creative instincts and ability to align brand voice with cultural relevance

High School Diploma or GED

7+ years of experience in social media marketing, digital content, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Proven success in leading social teams and developing strategies across multiple platforms

Preferred

Experience working across international teams or managing global social media efforts is highly preferred

Benefits

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.

Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.

Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.

Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!

$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.

Casual dress and work environment.

And much more!