Researcher / Reporter / Writer

Department: International Office
Location: Silverdale, Washington
Immediate Supervisor: Communications Director
Classification: Missionary
Hours: 20+ hours per week
Contact: Pam Wright, pamwright@cotni.org, 360-698-7227

Summary

The Communications Department if seeking an individual with strong writing abilities to serve in a support role at our COTN–USA office (Silverdale, Washington).

Essential Job Functions

  • Reporting on various COTN-related happenings, news, and events for use in print and on our website
  • Researching like ministries for innovative reporting trends and story ideas
  • Seeking out story ideas and news items from USA and overseas staff
  • Conducting interviews with COTN staff, partners, and volunteers
  • Assisting Communications Dept. with as-needed writing requests (blurbs, brochures, web text, etc.)
  • Gathering praise and prayer requests for use in web updates and various publications

Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Advanced Internet researching skills
  • 2 years of college or the equivalent