Creative Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Creative Manager

About Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study (CBS) is an interdenominational Bible study for the community. We offer a wide range of courses in classes around the world, with over 1.3 million participants in 126 countries, 91 languages (and counting!), and 77,000 dedicated volunteers.  CBS fosters a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge.

Since 1975, CBS has been helping people - from children to seniors - to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

CBS Vision Statement: Transformed Lives Through the Word of God

CBS Mission Statement: To make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all.

CBS Core Values: Prayer, Trusting in God's Provision, Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, Servant Leadership

Position Description

The Creative Manager leads Community Bible Study’s storytelling across video, graphic design, photography, and digital platforms. In collaboration with internal teams, global volunteers, and external vendors, this role develops and executes compelling content that communicates the CBS mission, maintains brand consistency, and shows how studying God’s Word in community transforms lives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to develop execution ideas and global teams for storytelling, including photo features, social first initiatives, video series, or a combination of elements.
• Collaborate with vendors and the Communications and Global Teams to cultivate and produce at least one story of impact each year from every CBS region and ministry expression.
• Assist MSC Teams, filmmakers, and global volunteers with graphic and film elements as needed.
• Film, edit, and work with the Communications Coordinator to distribute future CBS podcasts and MSC videos.
• Participate as a member of the Communication Team, brainstorming and envisioning ways to communicate best with internal participants and the global community.
• Work with the Communications & Marketing Director and vendors to evaluate, reinforce, and maintain brand standards in ways that produce clarity, inspire engagement, and remain recognizably CBS.
• Assess emerging stories and translate them into proposal decks, overseeing the creative process across strategy, structure, multimedia platform delivery, and copy.
• Work with the Communication Coordinator to track metrics around different storytelling channels to inform future storytelling efforts.
• Oversee each story from concept through execution, ensuring that individual stories contribute to a holistic picture of what God is doing through CBS, recommending improvements to strengthen the storytelling process over time.
• Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to generate creative ideas and vision for new projects and innovative solutions to problems.
• Build and lead internal and volunteer teams and utilize strategic external vendors to enhance capabilities.
• Leverage emerging technologies and creative tools to improve workflows, collaboration, communication, and the development of creative content while supporting the mission and ministry of CBS.

Qualifications, Skills, and Qualities

CBS expects every employee to have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, as evidenced by a strong, clear, personal testimony and a lifestyle that reflects spiritual maturity and intimacy with God. Belief and adherence to the CBS Statement of Faith and a meaningful commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of CBS are also required.

Additionally, we seek someone with the following qualifications, skills, and qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, film/media production, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Relational and highly collaborative.
• Diligent and intentional communicator.
• Pioneering spirit willing to prototype various storytelling strategies.
• A quick learner and unafraid experimenter.
• Curious and engaging, with the ability to listen deeply and ask thoughtful, powerful questions.
• Knowledge of design theory and multimedia production principles and practices.
• Proactive, taking initiative on projects and ideas.
• Strong execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across technologies, teams, and external resources.
• Demonstrated project-management ability, including setting clear expectations collaboratively, coordinating stakeholders, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in various software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant social media platforms.

Other

• Reports to the Communications & Marketing Director
• Work Location: CBS Ministry Service Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Periodic overnight travel within the United States is required.
• Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must reside and work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid passport.

Starting Salary Range

• Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Benefits Offered

• Four weeks of paid vacation and four weeks of sick leave annually.
• Paid holidays, including your birthday.
• Employer match of up to 5% for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.