--- title: So you want to join the team? --- [![Fishhook](https://www.fishhook.us/hubfs/images/fishhook-f.svg "Fishhook")](https://www.fishhook.us/) - [Support](http://support.fishhook.us) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/fishhookhq) - [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/fishhookhq) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fishhookhq) - [Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/fishhookhq) - [Search](https://www.fishhook.us/search-results) - [Close](https://www.fishhook.us/communicationsstrategist#closemenu) [Close](https://www.fishhook.us/communicationsstrategist#closemenu) #### Finding   just got a whole lot easier ![newteam.jpg](https://www.fishhook.us/hs-fs/hubfs/newteam.jpg?width=2560&name=newteam.jpg "newteam.jpg") # Communications strategist Job Description #### **As a** Communications Strategist at Fishhook, you're a strategic, positive, big-picture thinker eager to help our clients (who are churches/ministries) gain momentum through clear, creative and compelling communications strategies. ### **Responsibilities** - Serve as the primary contact between Fishhook and the client, while working to humbly encourage, support and be in relationship with them. - Help clients think bigger, see the big picture, set measurable goals/objectives and/or consider a more thorough process for communications /marketing. - Train, inspire and empower leaders to communicate more effectively. - Support clients with tactical application, such as conducting focus groups, writing/editing, overseeing project components such as design, website development, social media campaigns, etc. - Coordinate with other Fishhook team members, vendors and project partners, to meet deadlines, closely following budgets and evaluating impact. - Be a leader, engaging in the growing environment at Fishhook. ### **Skills** - 7-10 years (or more) of experience serving in one or more of the following roles: - account/project management at a communications / marketing agency - communications/marketing director for a not-for-profit - communications director at a faith-based organization or church - Strong organization and project-management skills; attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects and clients - Ability to work independently - Proven experience and ability to coach senior leaders; able to probe/get to the heart of an issue - Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with clients and vendors to resolve problems/service requests quickly - Strategic thinker with the ability to balance the strategic vision with tactical needs of the client - Experience with professional writing and editing - Experience working with a marketing team of graphic designers and web developers - Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills required - Comfortable with public speaking and able to lead large group meetings - Clear sense of integrity, work ethic and a sincere interest in building strong relationships based upon competency and trust - Experience in a church setting - either serving on staff or attending/serving - with an understanding of culture, leadership structures, congregations, as well as comfort and interest in attending a wide variety of worship services This opportunity is for a full-time position (30 - 40 hrs/wk) and is located in Indianapolis, Ind., with some travel that is occasionally overnight. ### What you can expect from us - Opportunity to use your talents for a mission-driven company and work that has great purpose. - A flexible work environment that promotes creativity and openness. - Collaboration with a communications team that is driven yet highly relational and energetic. - An environment, with respect for you as a person first, employee second. 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