ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ā¢ Oversee all written content for campaigns, websites, social media, email, print, and video scripts to ensure consistency, clarity, and brand alignment ā¢ Lead, mentor, and manage a team of copywriters, providing feedback, training, and support for growth and development ā¢ Collaborate with creative, design, digital, and marketing teams to develop messaging strategies and content plans ā¢ Review and edit copy to ensure high quality, alignment with strategy, and accuracy ā¢ Manage the workflow and timelines of all writing projects, balancing multiple deadlines and priorities ā¢ Translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging content tailored to various audiences ā¢ Stay updated on industry trends, content best practices, and emerging channels ā¢ Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives and deliver effective copy that drives results ā¢ Set management objectives that ensure alignment with overall marketing goals ā¢ Oversee retention communication strategies to nurture new contacts and deepen relationships with existing audiences, alongside vendors and other managers ā¢ Participate in broader marketing meetings and strategy sessions related to Direct Mail, Call Center, and Email ā¢ Perform other related duties as assigned Direct Mail ā¢ Manage the Joel Osteen Ministries and Lakewood Churchs direct mail lifecycle from inception to thank-you and gift acknowledgments, working alongside the Churchs direct mail agency ā¢ Provide quality assurance for direct mail products moving into production ā¢ Acquire all necessary approvals for direct mail print production priorities throughout the creative routing process, including final approval of all artwork, formats, mock-ups, and proofs ā¢ Work with the direct mail agency to analyze past performance of mail campaigns and determine the most effective strategies for the future under the direction of the Director of Marketing Congregation Communications ā¢ Manage marketing communications for bulletins, collateral, emails, and the call center, as well as other signature events at the Church MINISTERIAL DUTIES As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of a 60+ year legacy of faith. Communications Manager Marketing Exempt JOB DESCRIPTION The Communications Manager is responsible for managing one-on-one relationships with our Joel Osteen Ministries audience and Lakewood Church members, leading a team of writers to create compelling, on-brand copy across all marketing channels.