Content and Storytelling Writer
4 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job DescriptionSalary: $70K-$80K per year based on qualifications & experience THE MISSIONOF WORLD CHALLENGE We seek to rescue orphans and widows from a life of abandonment, poverty, and hunger. By bringing them into loving home, renewed health, emotional well-being, a hope for the future and most of all a new friendship with Jesus. Where spiritual and material poverty overlap and Christians are ostracized and persecuted, we want to care for orphans and widows. Why? Because we believe that Jesus cares for them and that by caring for the most needy we can shine the light of the Gospel that can change cultures for generations. Note: This is not a remote position.It requires regular in-office attendance, Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work from home on Fridays. Job purpose This position plays a vital role in capturing and shaping the stories ofWorld Challenges work around the world in support of our mission calling of practicing James 1:27 calling to provide support to orphans and widows in their time of need. This role is responsible for gathering stories, reports, and firsthand accountsworking closely with the Missions team and field partnersand transforming them into compelling, mission-aligned content across multiple platforms. This position brings a forward-thinking, strategic approach to storytelling, helping connect the lived experiences of orphans, widows, and ministry partners to a growing global audience. The position works in close collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications to curate, refine, and deploy the strongest stories in ways that advance World Challenges mission and deepen donor and audience engagement. Compensation and Benefits • Classification, • This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position., • Salary Range, • Between $70,000 and $80,000 a year based on qualifications and experience., • Sign-on Bonus - $2,000 (External Candidates), • $1,000 paid at the end of 30-days of employment, • $1,000 paid at the end of 6-months employment, • Benefits (Subject to Change), • Medical Plan (World Challenge pays 93% of employee premium)., • Dental Plan (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium)., • Vision Plan (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium)., • Flexible Time Off, • 6-Sick Days per Year, • 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with up to 5% employer matching)., • Long Term Disability (LTD) (World Challenge pays 100% of employee premium)., • Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, • Wellness Reimbursement up to $600 per year Duties and responsibilities Content Gathering & Curation • Interview in-house Missions staff, field partners, and ministry leaders to gather stories, insights, and updates from the field, • Review field reports and follow up to clarify details, identify story opportunities, and gather additional context as needed, • Interface with the Missions Team Administrator and Chief Missions Officer to stay informed on initiatives, priorities, & developments, • Collect, organize, and catalog written reports, photos, and related media within project management and asset management systems, • Craft clear, compelling written stories from field reports and interviews for use across multiple mediums, • Support the Video team by providing story outlines, narrative frameworks, and background content to strengthen visual storytelling, • Adapt and edit stories for various channels, including email, social media, print, web, and donor communications, • Edit content created by vendors, contributors, and internal team members for clarity, tone, and consistency, • Ensure all written content aligns with World Challenges brand voice, theological clarity, and messaging to expand organization reach, • Maintain a high standard of excellence, accuracy, and sensitivity when telling stories from vulnerable contexts Qualifications • Agreement and alignment with World Challenges Statement of Faith, • BA degree in journalism, creative writing or within writing discipline, • Minimum 3 years experience in writing, editing and content strategy with a strong biblical foundation, • Strong interview and listening skills and able to draw out meaningful stories, • Demonstrated mission-driven storytelling and cross-cultural communication, • Ability to think strategically about how stories support broader marketing, fundraising, and communications goals, • Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working with teams, • Passion for connecting audiences to the people & impact behind the mission, • Superior oral and written communication skills and experience Working conditions This position works in an office setting with regular business hours Monday Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Fridays are generally work from home days. On occasion, the employee may be required to work evenings or weekends to collaborate with staff that are deployed internationally. Physical requirements This role requires no heavy lifting and is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The employee is allowed appropriate time for breaks and lunch. This position may need to lift up to 10 pounds. Direct reports None.