Overview:
The Editor-in-Chief serves as the editorial leader for The Delafé Insight, Mission Delafé's blog ministry, and potentially the (future) Delafé Magazine. This role requires a creative thorough individual passionate about storytelling, Biblical insights, journalism, and using written words to inspire faith and point readers to Jesus. You'll shepherd a team of other volunteer writers while maintaining editorial excellence and theological integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all content published on The Delafé Insight and any other Delafé publications.
- Guide, and encourage volunteer blog writers
- Review, edit, and approve all blog submissions for publication
- Develop content calendars aligned with ministry themes and testimony releases
- Ensure theological accuracy and alignment with Mission Delafé's values
- Edit for clarity, grammar, style, and engagement
- Collaborate with the social media team on content promotion
- Provide constructive feedback to writers to help them grow
- Maintain editorial guidelines and style standards
- Monitor blog analytics and reader engagement
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven writing and editing experience (samples required)
- Strong grasp of theology and biblical interpretation
- Excellent command of grammar, style, and storytelling techniques
- Possess creative ability and has an eye for strong layout design
- Passion for testimony-driven evangelism and discipleship
- Ability to provide encouraging, constructive feedback
- Experience managing or mentoring other writers (preferred)
- Understanding of SEO and digital content best practices (helpful)
Spiritual Requirements:
- Professing faith in Jesus Christ
- Sound theological foundation and discernment
- Heart for using storytelling and journalism as a tool for Kingdom impact
- Commitment to editorial integrity and truth
*Resume and samples attachment required
