Social Media Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Social Media Coordinator will support Mt. Zion’s digital presence by capturing, creating, and publishing compelling social content across all platforms. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly visual, focused on documenting ministry life in real time while helping bring campaigns and storytelling to life. The ideal candidate is creative, reliable, and tech-savvy, with a strong eye for content, basic strategy, and the ability to move quickly in a live church environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture photo and video content using phone, DSLR, or DJI for social media and digital platforms
• Film and edit short-form videos including reels, stories, YouTube shorts, and event highlights
• Follow senior leaders, pastors, and ministry teams to document moments, messages, and behind-the-scenes content
• Support same-day content turnaround for services, events, and special moments
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and publishing content across Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team on content ideas, campaigns, and promotions
• Contribute creative ideas and trend awareness to help keep content fresh and engaging
• Maintain and update the social media content calendar as assigned
• Support in-person events with live coverage including photo, video, and real-time posting
• Ensure content aligns with Mt. Zion’s brand, values, and communication goals
• Perform basic performance tracking and share insights with the team
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when capturing or publishing content
• Stay current on platform features, trends, and best practices
• Availability to work Sundays, weekends, and non-traditional hours as ministry needs arise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• 1–3 years of experience managing social media for a brand, ministry, nonprofit, or comparable organization
• Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-channel social media strategies
• Proficient in video filming and editing (smartphone video editing apps such as CapCut, InShot, iMovie, or similar are acceptable)
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt voice for faith-based messaging
• Working knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Meta Insights, YouTube Analytics, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.)
• Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, or similar) is preferred
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, faith-driven environment
• Flexibility to cover evening, weekend, and holiday events as needed
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and highly organized

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred.

About Mount Zion

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God and provide holistic ministry within the Nashville community as well as around the world. The Mount Zion membership stands at 33,000 with an average growth rate of approximately 2,000 per year. In a typical environment, the church holds eight weekly services across three locations as well as virtual streaming across the globe. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III serves as Senior Pastor as well as International Presiding Bishop for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. Learn more at mtzionnashville.org.