Digital Media Manager

About Christian Theological Seminary

Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) is a fully accredited ecumenical academic learning community located in Indianapolis. Related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), CTS offers graduate programs through its School of Theology and School of Counseling, alongside accessible mental health services. We welcome people of all denominations, faith expressions, and spiritualities. Our diverse community fosters an intellectually rigorous, spiritually formative, and emotionally supportive education that equips students to serve in the church and the broader community.

CTS is a national leader in training practitioner-scholars, having pioneered the nation's first PhD program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric. We equip leaders to embody God's liberative, restorative, and life-affirming message.

About the Testify! Initiative

Testify! is a five-year Lilly Endowment initiative dedicated to revitalizing testimony traditions in Black churches nationwide. Through artistic collaboration and digital empowerment, the project partners with churches across the country, produces city-wide events, and creates digital resources to support testimony as a spiritual formation practice.

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, mission-driven Digital Media Manager to support the Testify! Initiative. This role sits at the intersection of digital media, culture, and Black faith, supporting digital strategy and content creation for partnerships with 250 Black churches nationwide. You will help transform authentic testimonies into compelling content for growing online audiences.

The ideal candidate is culturally grounded, eager to learn, and genuinely passionate about Black faith storytelling. Whether you are early in your career or experienced, you will work alongside seasoned leadership while taking real ownership of projects that matter. You will help cultivate relationships with Black Christian content creators, develop accessible toolkits for church partners, and ensure our messaging reflects the theological integrity and cultural richness of Black faith communities.

Hiring Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and submit the following:

Resume: Highlighting relevant digital and content creation experience.
Portfolio: Including examples of social media content or campaigns you've contributed to, and original content demonstrating your visual design abilities.

References will be requested before any initial offers. Questions may be sent to humanresources@cts.edu.

Equal Opportunity

CTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to recruitment, hiring, or any other status of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

International School of Indiana, Michigan Road, Highwoods, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46228, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop and maintain content calendars aligned with the Black church calendar
check_circleCreate graphics, short-form video, and written content for social media platforms
check_circleDesign accessible templates and toolkits to empower church partners
check_circleTrack audience segmentation and performance benchmarks across platforms
check_circleMonitor trends in Black digital culture and conduct social listening research
check_circleMaintain organized records of content calendars, campaign data, and platform analytics
check_circleCollaborate with Grant Directors and church partners to ensure content reflects community values
check_circleSupport development of messaging reflecting theological integrity and cultural richness

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media studies, or related field OR equivalent education and experience
verified1-2 years of experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing
verifiedProficiency in Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Premiere
verifiedWorking knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook algorithms
verifiedBasic analytics skills
verifiedExperience creating culturally responsive digital content for Black church and digital community contexts
verifiedStrong written and verbal communication skills
verifiedActive participation in a faith community
verifiedAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a self-starter attitude

Nice to Have

Experience with broadcast or live-event production support. Familiarity with project management tools. Understanding of theological concepts and ability to engage respectfully with doctrinal diversity. Experience working in nonprofit, faith-based, or educational settings. Comfort with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly) to support content workflows. Experience mentoring peers or leading creative collaborations.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Chatgpt, Adobe Firefly.

Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media studies, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Frequently asked questions about Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary

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In this Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary role, you will develop and maintain content calendars aligned with the black church calendar; create graphics, short-form video, and written content for social media platforms; design accessible templates and toolkits to empower church partners; and track audience segmentation and performance benchmarks across platforms.

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Colorado Theological Seminary is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media studies, or related field OR equivalent education and experience; 1-2 years of experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing; Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Premiere; Working knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook algorithms; Basic analytics skills; and Experience creating culturally responsive digital content for Black church and digital community contexts.

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Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary is based in International School of Indiana, Michigan Road, Highwoods, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46228, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Colorado Theological Seminary has listed this Digital Media Manager role as on-site.

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Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary typically requires 1–2 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

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Key skills for Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary include Canva; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Premiere; Tiktok; Instagram; Youtube; Facebook; and Chatgpt.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media studies, or related field OR equivalent experience.

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Digital Media Manager at Colorado Theological Seminary is part of the creative & design job category on Recrutus.