<div>Since Billy Graham founded Christianity Today in 1956, we have lifted up the most powerful stories and transformative ideas the world has ever seen or heard.</div><div><br>Over six decades later, we reach 4.5 million leaders each month through in-depth reporting and striking commentary, redemptive storytelling, global perspective, groundbreaking podcasts and dynamic content.<br><br></div><div>It has never been more important for the church to be the church, and, in this crucial moment, CT encourages and equips her to be the hands and feet of Jesus.</div><div><br></div>

<div>The <strong>Director of Sales</strong> builds and leads Christianity Today’s (CT) advertising sales function with a strong emphasis on hands-on execution. In this role, you will personally manage a significant book of business while developing and executing revenue-generating strategies that expand CT’s advertiser base, grow sponsorship revenue, and create integrated media partnership opportunities across CT platforms. You will bring deep experience selling podcast and digital media inventory, as well as sponsored content. You have a proven ability to create and monetize new inventory across channels. As a player-coach, this individual will both sell directly and provide day-to-day oversight to the sales team, helping establish clear processes, simple frameworks, and structure, collaborating with other leaders to align sales initiatives with broader strategic goals across the ministry.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>1.</strong>&nbsp; <strong>Drive Advertising Revenue Growth &amp; Sales Process</strong></div><ul><li>Own a personal sales pipeline, including prospecting, outreach, proposal development, and closing for key advertisers and sponsors.</li><li>Serve as a hands-on, quota-driven seller focused on closing new and renewal business across CT’s media portfolio.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with CT’s mission and growth goals.</li><li>Establish and manage a proactive outbound sales motion to expand CT’s advertiser and sponsor portfolio.&nbsp;</li><li>Drive revenue specifically in podcast/audio, digital media, and integrated sponsored content, including email, video, editorial packages, and branded content</li><li>Brainstorm, test, and package new inventory opportunities</li><li>Identify and evaluate emerging market trends and opportunities for new revenue offerings, ensuring sales offerings reflect CT’s commitment to thoughtful Christian journalism and ministry service.</li><li>Drive sustainable revenue growth across CT's platforms through direct and programmatic advertising, sponsorships, video and podcast integrations, events, and custom media solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with Marketing, Product &amp; Editorial teams to identify high-impact monetization strategies that complement editorial priorities and ministry objectives.</li><li>Build and refine simple, repeatable sales processes (e.g., outreach cadences, CRM usage, pipeline stages, forecasting) to bring structure and clarity to the sales function.</li><li>Implement performance metrics and KPIs to forecast and report on revenue, advertising effectiveness, and ROI, while also monitoring impact on audience trust.</li><li>Regularly engage in direct sales conversations and key deal closings as the primary seller.</li><li>Engage in direct sales efforts as needed to maximize revenue growth, with sensitivity to theological and denominational diversity.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>2.&nbsp; Sales Function Management</strong></div><ul><li>Serve as a hands-on player-coach for CT’s Sales team, overseeing at least one existing salesperson while actively working alongside them on deals and processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and mentor the Advertising team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, ethical sales practices, and spiritual stewardship.</li><li>Set team goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth opportunities that enhance both business acumen and ministry understanding.</li><li>Serve on relevant project teams as needed, representing advertising strategy and ensuring alignment with cross-departmental initiatives.</li><li>Partner with the Technology, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure cohesive monetization strategies that preserve audience trust, editorial integrity, and Christian witness.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>3.</strong> <strong>Christian Marketplace Engagement &amp; Ministry Stewardship</strong></div><ul><li>Develop deep understanding of the unique Christian audience segments and their needs, demonstrating sensitivity to diverse theological perspectives.</li><li>Leverage current audience advertising opportunities and expand into new advertiser and sponsor categories.&nbsp;</li><li>Create advertising solutions that serve the broader church community while maintaining CT's distinctive voice and theological position.</li><li>Establish processes for content review that ensure appropriate messaging for Christian audiences while respecting denominational differences.</li><li>Steward advertising relationships as ministry partnerships, seeking opportunities that build up the body of Christ while achieving business objectives.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Requirements</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required.</li><li>5-8+ years of experience in media sales, ad strategy, and/or growth marketing with a strong track record as an individual contributor seller.&nbsp;</li><li>At least 2-3 years of experience in managing or mentoring other sales professionals (player-coach environment preferred).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a mission-driven, editorially focused organization preferred.</li><li>Proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative ad products and cross-platform campaigns; especially in the areas of email, podcast and video sponsorships.</li><li>Deep understanding of the digital media landscape, including programmatic advertising, native content, CRM technology, and direct sales.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of the Christian marketplace, church dynamics, and ministry needs.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Key Competencies</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Hands–On Execution: </strong>Comfortable prospecting, building decks, creating proposals, and closing deals personally; not limited to high-level strategy.</li><li><strong>Sales Leadership: </strong>Able to set expectations, coach performance, and build a performance driven culture with grace and clarity.</li><li><strong>Self-Drive: </strong>Highly motivated by goals and results; persistent follow-up, pipeline building, and closing.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Strategic Thinking:</strong> Able to balance long-term vision with practical execution; skilled in navigating complex tradeoffs.</li><li><strong>Customer Empathy:</strong> Committed to designing sponsorship and advertising experiences that respect and serve CT’s diverse readership.</li><li><strong>Revenue-Minded:</strong> Results-oriented with an eye for new monetization models and category expansion.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership:</strong> Effective at building consensus and alignment across product, editorial, and revenue teams.</li><li><strong>Innovation &amp; Adaptability:</strong> Embraces new technologies and approaches; experiments thoughtfully and iterates based on data.</li><li><strong>Integrity:</strong> Holds to ethical advertising standards and maintains the trust of CT’s audience and ministry partners.</li><li><strong>Theological Discernment:</strong> Ability to evaluate advertising opportunities through both business and ministry lenses, understanding how content impacts CT's witness and audience trust.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Remote</li><li>Type: Full time, 37.5 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li><li>Benefits: CT offers a comprehensive benefits package - check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/careers">careers page</a> to learn more</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $70k - $80k + sales incentive</div>

Sales Director

<div>We are seeking a reliable and proactive Help Desk Support Specialist to support our team of approximately 75 employees, composed of hybrid and fully remote staff. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth IT operations by providing support for the office network with occasional on-site visits and remote assistance for distributed team members. Key responsibilities include maintaining the office network, supporting workstations and conference room technology, resolving day-to-day technical issues, and assisting in the implementation of security protocols and best practices.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><br></div><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for all IT support requests from both in-office and remote employees.</li><li>Provide technical support to in-office staff, including but not limited to troubleshooting issues with computers, printers, VoIP phones, and conference room A/V systems.</li><li>Deliver remote technical support for offsite employees by resolving software, connectivity, and hardware-related issues.</li><li>Monitor and maintain office networking infrastructure (Wi-Fi, switches, cabling) to ensure reliable connectivity.</li><li>Set up and configure hardware and user accounts for new hires.</li><li>Manage and document support tickets in a timely and organized manner.</li><li>Manage efficient and thorough on-boarding and off-boarding processes.</li><li>Assist with device inventory tracking, procurement, and asset lifecycle management.</li><li>Ensure remote staff have secure, efficient access to necessary systems and tools.</li><li>Collaborate with external vendors for specialized support or equipment servicing.</li><li>Promote IT best practices and provide informal training or guidance to end users.</li><li>Support the implementation of company security strategies, including:<ul><li>Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and strong password policies.</li><li>Ensuring endpoint protection and security updates are properly deployed.</li><li>Assisting with user access reviews and permission audits.- Educating users on phishing risks and secure computing practices.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br>Other duties may be added to support product and engineering teams as needed, for example, project management or software testing.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>At least 2 years of experience in an IT support or help desk role, supporting both local and remote users</li><li>Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and collaboration tools such as Monday, Zoom, and Slack</li><li>Experience with help desk ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Monday is preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of remote desktop tools (e.g., TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or built-in OS tools) is preferred</li><li>Familiarity with networking concepts, including IP addressing, Wi-Fi setup, and VPNs</li><li>Familiarity with endpoint management tools (e.g., Intune, JAMF, or similar)</li><li>Awareness of cybersecurity practices, especially for remote work environments is preferred</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills for printers, workstations, and A/V conferencing systems</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and support requests</li><li>Team-focused attitude with a strong sense of ownership and urgency</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Fully remote with occasional travel</li><li>Type: Full time, 37.5 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li><li>Benefits: CT offers a comprehensive benefits package - check out our careers page to learn more</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.&nbsp;</em></div><div><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000</div>

IT Help Desk and Network Support Specialist

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The WordPress &amp; Front-End Developer supports Christianity Today’s (CT) digital mission by contributing to the development and maintenance of CT’s websites. Working as part of the Product and Technology team, this role focuses on WordPress coding, plugin integration, and front-end implementation to create excellent functionality and user experience of CT’s web platforms.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Development &amp; Customization</strong></div><ul><li>Write clean, maintainable HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP code for WordPress themes and plugins.</li><li>Assist in customizing and developing WordPress themes and templates using the Gutenberg editor.</li><li>Support the integration and maintenance of third-party WordPress plugins in cooperation with WordPress vendors.</li><li>Perform additional web development-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Testing, Maintenance &amp; Documentation</strong></div><ul><li>Perform cross-browser and mobile compatibility testing.</li><li>Help maintain technical documentation for WordPress customizations and updates.</li><li>Support the use of <a href="http://piano.io/">Piano.io</a> with updates and management.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay informed on updates and trends in WordPress development and best practices.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Team Collaboration</strong></div><ul><li>Collaborate with the Product and Technology team to implement enhancements to user-facing features.</li><li>Support the Product and Technology team to implement agile processes and best practices.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Support &amp; Version Control</strong></div><ul><li>Respond to and manage internal support requests related to WordPress functionality.</li><li>Use Git for version control and collaborate with other developers on code changes.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or equivalent experience.</li><li>1–3 years of experience in WordPress development or related front-end work.</li><li>Proficiency with WordPress, Gutenberg block editor, HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript and PHP.</li><li>Familiarity with Git version control systems.</li><li>Basic understanding of website performance, accessibility, and UX principles.</li><li>Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative development team.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Character Traits</strong></div><ul><li>Spiritually mature and mission-aligned with Christianity Today.</li><li>Motivated to grow technically and professionally.</li><li>Intellectual Curiosity: Motivated to learn and develop new areas of expertise.</li><li>Responsive, detail-oriented, and organized.</li><li>Coachability: Humble, self-aware, and willing to receive and incorporate feedback.</li><li>Collaborative team player, receptive to feedback and mentorship.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Remote&nbsp;</li><li>Type: Full time, 37.5 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li><li>Benefits: CT offers a comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em><br>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $77,000</div>

WordPress & Front-End Developer

<div>Christianity Today (CT) is seeking a growth marketer for the role of <strong>Director, Media Marketing &amp; Platform Growth</strong>. As a data-driven strategist, you will play a pivotal role in driving audience growth and engagement across CT’s media platforms– especially YouTube, podcasts, and social media. Keeping a close connection with the Christian creator space, the Director will keep a pulse on platform data, emerging strategies, cultural trends, and the broader content environment. Collaborating closely with the Media and Editorial teams, this role will be a key member of the marketing team with a focus on growing audience awareness and engagement in order to drive increased customer acquisition across all of CT’s offerings.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><ol><li><strong>Lead Multimedia Strategy and Execution:</strong> Develop and oversee CT’s podcast, video and social media strategy across the organization, aligning it with marketing objectives and exploring new platforms to increase audience awareness, engagement, and acquisition.</li><li><strong>Grow CT Media Audiences:</strong> Partner with the CT Media team to expand the reach of podcasts and video content, defining priorities for content creation, strategic direction, and implementation of campaigns that drive awareness, audience growth and monetization opportunities.</li><li><strong>Engage with the Christian Creator Space: </strong>Build relationships with Christian thought leaders and faith-adjacent content creators, monitor cultural trends, and leverage insights to inform strategies and partnerships.</li><li><strong>Collaborate and Innovate:</strong> Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Media, and Editorial teams to create cohesive messaging, test new ideas, and drive platform growth using data-driven insights.</li><li><strong>Monitor Trends and Measure Impact:</strong> Stay ahead of technology, podcast growth and social media trends, evaluate performance metrics, and adapt strategies to ensure measurable, scalable results that align with organizational goals.</li><li><strong>Continual Channel Optimization</strong>: Identify growth opportunities in communication platforms and use them as growth levers for continual testing and optimization.&nbsp;</li></ol><div>Requirements</div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of analytics and creativity. They are strategic thinkers, proven managers, self-driven, and have a passion for Christian audiences. You are deeply connected to the Christian creator space, possess a collaborative mindset, and can thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience in multimedia marketing, social media strategy or related roles with proven success in audience growth.</li><li>Experience with podcasts and other multimedia platforms, driving marketing strategy, engagement and audience development .</li><li>Strong understanding of the Christian creator space, including influencers, cultural trends and audience development.</li><li>Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing campaign performance and optimizing strategies.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.</li><li>Previous experience as a growth hacker or in a growth marketing role is favored.</li><li>Experience managing influencer relationships is a plus.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Spiritual Maturity</strong> – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial </strong>– You take initiative, embrace the unknown, and seek innovative solutions to create meaningful impact.</li><li><strong>Self-Motivated</strong> – You have a consistent drive to achieve your personal and professional goals.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Culturally Engaged</strong> – Keen awareness of trends and voices shaping the Christian content landscape.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Results-Oriented</strong> – Passionate about delivering measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Humility </strong>– You are coachable, acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses, and willing to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Additional Information</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/careers/">careers page</a> to learn more</li></ul><div><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Fully Remote, some travel may be required</li><li>Type: Full time, 37.5 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salary, Exempt FLSA status</li></ul><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000</div>

Director, Media Marketing & Platform Growth

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div>As Christianity Today’s (CT) <strong>Director of Social &amp; Digital Media Strategy</strong>, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and impact of CT’s social media presence, expanding the reach of podcasts and video-first content, and exploring innovative channels to engage new audiences. Keeping a close connection with the Christian creator space, the Director will keep a pulse on emerging strategies, cultural trends, and the broader content environment. Collaborating closely with the CT Media and Editorial teams, this role will be a key member of the marketing team with a focus on growing audience awareness, engagement and acquisition. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><ol><li><strong>Lead Multimedia Strategy and Execution:</strong> Develop and oversee CT’s podcast, video and social media strategy across the organization, aligning it with marketing objectives and exploring new platforms to increase audience awareness, engagement, and acquisition.</li><li><strong>Grow CT Media Audiences:</strong> Partner with the CT Media team to expand the reach of podcasts and video content, defining priorities for content creation, strategic direction, and implementation of campaigns that drive awareness, audience growth and monetization opportunities.</li><li><strong>Engage with the Christian Creator Space: </strong>Build relationships with Christian thought leaders and faith-adjacent content creators, monitor cultural trends, and leverage insights to inform strategies and partnerships.</li><li><strong>Collaborate and Innovate:</strong> Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Media, and Editorial teams to create cohesive messaging, test new ideas, and drive platform growth using data-driven insights.</li><li><strong>Monitor Trends and Measure Impact:</strong> Stay ahead of technology, podcast growth and social media trends, evaluate performance metrics, and adapt strategies to ensure measurable, scalable results that align with organizational goals.</li></ol><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000</div><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate is a self-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for Christian audiences through innovative social media and multimedia strategies. You are deeply connected to the Christian creator space, possess a collaborative mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience in social media strategy, multimedia marketing, or related roles with proven success in audience growth</li><li>Experience with podcasts and other multimedia platforms, driving engagement and audience development</li><li>Strong understanding of the Christian creator space, including influencers, cultural trends and audience development</li><li>Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing campaign performance and optimizing strategies</li><li>Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams</li><li>Experience managing influencer relationships is a plus</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Spiritual Maturity</strong> – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial </strong>– You take initiative, embrace the unknown, and seek innovative solutions to create meaningful impact.</li><li><strong>Self-Motivated</strong> – You have a consistent drive to achieve your personal and professional goals.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Culturally Engaged</strong> – Keen awareness of trends and voices shaping the Christian content landscape.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Results-Oriented </strong>– Passionate about delivering measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Humility </strong>– You are coachable, acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses, and willing to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Information</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Check out our careers page to learn more</li></ul><div><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Fully Remote, some travel may be required&nbsp;</li><li>Type: Full Time, 37.5 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li></ul><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div>

Director of Social & Digital Media Strategy

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The Senior Director of Finance plays a key leadership role at Christianity Today (CT) by creating and overseeing efficient processes for financial management, directing the Finance team, and working closely with senior leaders to monitor financial trends. As part of this role, you will join annual board meetings, and work closely with the Finance Committee chair and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to address the ongoing financial needs of the ministry.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate has at least five years of executive finance experience, preferably at a non-profit organization with annual revenues greater than $10M, and strong written and communication skills.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>1. Overseeing CT’s Finance &amp; Accounting department,</strong> with the goal of creating efficient and people-friendly processes for finance and accounting.</div><ul><li>Overseeing cash management, Investment portfolios, grant management, general and health Insurance processes alongside Human Resources, ensuring stability for the organization.</li><li>Preparing monthly financial summaries and budget reports to the board and CT leadership with a focus on accuracy and clear communication around discrepancies.&nbsp;</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and implementing processes for regular re-forecasting, as needed. This also includes helping think through the financial impact of grant proposals and establishing processes for the accounting of restricted/nonrestricted giving.</li><li>Developing processes and technologies to streamline payroll, internal communications, and other internal accounting practices.</li><li>Developing processes for vendor payments, relationships with auditors, and other financial partners.</li><li>Working with publishing teams to project revenue trends, provide financial insights, and contribute to overall strategy as needed.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>2. Creating and evaluating annual budgets for all operations,</strong> ensuring each activity/campaign is accurately represented, creating systems for internal accountability, and presenting topline budgets for approval.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>3. Meeting regularly with the senior leadership team and representing CT’s financial trends</strong> to the board of directors, key internal stakeholders, independent auditors, and foundation partners as needed.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who is passionate about continuous improvement for themselves, their team, and the business. They will have strong experience as a financial controller and leading a finance team and can easily translate financial trends and data to non-finance leaders and stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will also excel in strategic resource allocation, building collaborative, high-performing teams, ensuring operational alignment, and redefining what it means to deliver excellence.</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and CPA required; MBA preferred</li><li>5+ years of executive finance experience required&nbsp;</li><li>10+ years of finance, expense management, or accounting experience, preferably in non-profit organization</li><li>10+ years of people management&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting software (Sage Intacct) and data analysis preferred</li><li>Effective communication skills, especially the ability to break down complex challenges and ideas to make them easily understood, measured, and executed</li><li>Some experience in publishing and/or membership-driven business models preferred</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Spiritual Maturity</strong> – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.</li><li><strong>Self-Motivated</strong> - You have a consistent drive to achieve your personal and professional goals.</li><li><strong>Critical Thinking</strong> - You can find and synthesize information, apply logic to problems and quickly analyze to provide a recommended course of action.</li><li><strong>Coachability</strong> - You are humble, acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses, and willing to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Additional Information</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package.&nbsp;</li><li>Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.org/careers/">careers page</a> to learn more</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Fully Remote or Hybrid</li><li>Type: Full time, 40 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li></ul><div><br><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000</div>

Senior Director of Finance

<div><strong>Description</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Christianity Today’s (CT) Vice President of Marketing guides marketing efforts across the organization, with an emphasis on membership and revenue growth, and developing a culture of innovation within the marketing team. Under your leadership, the ideal marketing culture will embrace data-informed decision making, celebrate testing new ideas and failing fast, and seek to improve the customer experience at every step of their journey. In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting, retaining, developing, and supporting a world-class team of marketers and acting as liaison to other departments.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div>1. Overseeing CT’s Marketing efforts, working closely with the marketing team to innovate and grow in reach, impact, and membership.</div><ul><li>Identify key customer journeys, setting goals for each audience group, and leading effective marketing efforts to create value at every step of the customer journey.&nbsp;</li><li>Build a culture among CT’s marketing team that aims to better understand and serve the audience, establish KPIs, and improve user experience and conversion metrics across every segment of the marketing funnel (including reach, awareness, engagement, conversion, and brand advocacy).&nbsp;</li><li>Lead weekly Marketing Strategy meetings and serve liaison to other departments to ensure the marketing team’s strategy aligns with broader organizational goals and OKRs.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain CT’s annual marketing plan and quarterly goals, communicating these priorities across the organization and to key ministry partners as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Meet regularly with marketing staff to define goals, celebrate successes, and invest in professional growth and development.</li></ul><div><br>2. Leading CT’s Market Research &amp; Brand Strategy.</div><ul><li>Design and execute impactful quantitative and qualitative research to support marketing and communications efforts across the organization.</li><li>Work closely with CT’s creative director to develop marketing standards and voice within CT’s official Brand Book, including a messaging house, and guide marketing efforts to meet those standards.</li><li>Deliver a global POV, connecting dots and articulating actionable strategic insights that are forward-looking and consistent with CT’s mission and brand identity.&nbsp;</li><li>Offer consistent strategic consultation by building trusted partnerships with key internal stakeholders, offering a strong strategic point of view, and challenging where needed.</li></ul><div><br>3. Work closely with the UX &amp; Product Strategy team to bring new products and product versions to market, including leading pricing and messaging strategies.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>4. Hire, coach, and develop marketing team members with a goal of building a world-class team of marketers and brand strategists.<br>&nbsp;</div><div>5. Creating and evaluating annual budgets for all marketing operations, ensuring each activity/campaign contributes to a net-positive bottom line.<br>&nbsp;</div><div>6. Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>The ideal candidate is a self-driven, innovative leader who plans and oversees the strategic vision for CT’s overall marketing strategy. As a result, they have orchestrated numerous successful integrated marketing campaigns and can point to measurable increases in brand awareness, consideration, and lifetime value. This executive excels in strategic resource allocation, building collaborative, high performing teams, ensuring operational alignment, and redefining what it means to deliver excellence.</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required (MBA, marketing, journalism, and/or business administration preferred).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working directly with C-Level executives is required&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research, including hands-on experience in developing discussion guides, surveys, and data analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Experience managing agencies/vendors&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with brand strategy (e.g., brand platforms, brand architecture, identity), positioning, campaign development, messaging, and copy testing research&nbsp;</li><li>Strong business acumen, including an understanding of industry trends&nbsp;</li><li>A global mindset informed by experience conducting international research&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communicator with a bias toward action to proactively collaborate across the organization</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li>Spiritual Maturity – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.&nbsp;</li><li>Self-Motivated – You have a consistent drive to achieve your personal and professional goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Intellectual Curiosity – You have an innate desire to learn and understand concepts and ask thoughtful questions, taking initiative to develop areas of expertise and knowledge.&nbsp;</li><li>Critical Thinking – You can find and synthesize information, apply logic to problems and quickly analyze to provide a recommended course of action.&nbsp;</li><li>Humility – You are coachable, acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses, and willing to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Information</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package. Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.org/careers/">careers page</a> to learn more!</li></ul><div><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT's headquarters are located in Illinois.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a fully remote position.</li><li>This full time position has a workweek of 37.50 hours per week.</li><li>This is a salaried position with an Exempt FLSA status.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000</div>

Vice President of Marketing

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div>Christianity Today (CT) is looking for a Data Analyst to play a central role in CT’s Business Operations team. In this role, you will work closely with CT’s Data Architect and the VP of Marketing Operations to explore data and deliver insights to drive better business decisions and ROI across the organization, manage our various databases, automate reporting and work processes, and help integrate and connect various platforms in our tech stack.</div><div><br></div><div>By effectively managing data and delivering insights, you will assist in creating a better experience for visitors and CT members around the world, and your efforts will make an immediate difference through CT’s growing Kingdom impact.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Reporting and Presentation:</strong> Work closely with various teams, including marketing, finance, and editorial, to share the latest insights through comprehensive reports and presentations.</li><li><strong>Visualization and Dashboarding:</strong> Create and update charts and dashboards to visualize data effectively, ensuring stakeholders have easy access to critical information.</li><li><strong>KPI Monitoring: </strong>Define and monitor business KPIs to evaluate trends and detect abnormalities, providing actionable insights for decision-makers.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Data Preparation &amp; Cleaning: </strong>Prepare and clean data according to the needs of various teams and projects, ensuring accuracy and usability.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc Analysis: </strong>Conduct ad hoc analyses to address specific business questions and provide timely insights for decision-making.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Data Accuracy: </strong>Ensure the accuracy of data by implementing quality control processes and regular audits to maintain data integrity.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Assist other data professionals to enhance data workflows and optimize analytical processes.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Promote data literacy within the organization by educating staff on data-related best practices and tools, fostering a data-driven culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years: relational databases and SQL. Knowledge of Snowflake is a plus.</li><li>Minimum of 1 year: data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, ggplot2, etc.)</li><li>Degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, or other relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel required</li><li>Research or work experience with Python, R, or Julia preferred.</li><li>It would be a plus if you possess experience and familiarity with any of the following platforms: ActiveCampaign, BigCommerce, Blackbaud, Drift, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hubspot, Megaphone, Piano, Sage Intacct, Shopify, Squarespace, Stripe, Substack, WordPress, Zapier, Zendesk&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to present data and insights clearly, both in technical details and in layman's terms&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)&nbsp;</li><li>Strong data manipulation, analysis, and visualization skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work in a team and independently.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li>Spiritual Maturity – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.&nbsp;</li><li>Critical Thinking – You can find and synthesize information, apply logic to problems, and quickly analyze to provide a recommended course of action.&nbsp;</li><li>Curiosity – You have an innate desire to learn and understand systems and ask thoughtful questions, taking initiative to develop areas of expertise and knowledge.&nbsp;</li><li>Detail-Oriented – You have a natural attention-to-detail and always double-check and verify your work.&nbsp;</li><li>Organization – You are structured and thoughtful in prioritizing projects and carrying them onto completion.&nbsp;</li><li>Self-Motivated – You have a consistent drive to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.&nbsp;</li><li>Technically-Minded – You are a technologist who loves to dig deep to understand, learn, and master new skills, and love when there is a problem to solve.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Information</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package. Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.org/careers/">careers page</a> to learn more!</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT's headquarters are located in Illinois.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a fully remote position.</li><li>This full time position has a workweek of 37.50 hours per week.</li><li>This is a salaried position with an Exempt FLSA status.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div><div><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000</div>

Data Analyst

<div>As Christianity Today’s (CT) <strong>Marketing Specialist – Membership Growth &amp; Retention</strong>, you will play a pivotal role in driving subscriptions and paid membership growth for CT. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing member-related marketing campaigns and experience with campaign development. Success in this role will lead to paid membership growth, increased member engagement, and great user experiences.<br><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>1. Develop and implement marketing strategies for subscription growth through email, social media, and other marketing channels.</strong></div><ul><li>Use A/B testing to optimize end-of-article prompts, newsletter follow-up, and affiliate promotions.</li><li>Test and implement new strategies to cultivate paid members into brand advocates, give gift subscriptions, and consider donating to CT.</li><li>Identify and implement campaigns on owned channels (e.g. social media, e-blasts, and podcasts) to increase membership engagement and retention.</li><li>Develop a calendar for campaigns, including monthly email blasts, seasonal campaigns, and other forms of membership focused marketing.</li></ul><div><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Develop incentives for subscription and renewal growth.</strong></div><ul><li>Formulate and manage paid social media strategies relating to membership engagement and retention across organic and paid platforms, collaborating with the Marketing Specialist - Inbound &amp; Engagement and Senior Editor, Audience Engagement to ensure a cohesive approach.</li><li>Work alongside the Marketing Specialist – Full Funnel Digital Experiences to optimize all member communications, segmentation, and automations, including onboarding emails, upsells, renewal reminders, and win-back efforts.</li></ul><div><strong>3.</strong> <strong>Work closely with other members of the marketing team to ensure a cohesive, integrated approach across all aspects of the marketing funnel.</strong></div><ul><li>Work closely with others on the marketing team to implement effective, brand-specific marketing campaigns.</li><li>Work closely with the Marketing Designer and others on the marketing team to establish a consistent visual identity and marketing brand guidelines.</li><li>Lead the annual budget planning process for member onboarding and retention. Manage invoice processing and monitor expenses.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>Undergraduate degree required.&nbsp;</li><li>B.A. or B.S., marketing, journalism, and/or business administration preferred.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>3-5 years in a digital marketing role required. Subscription marketing experience is strongly preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with email marketing, copywriting, or Subscription Platform strongly preferred (especially Piano).&nbsp;</li><li>Basic or proficient understanding of budgeting is preferred but not required. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience using analytics software, including Google Analytics or Omniture preferred but not required.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Able to manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Aptitude for creative problem solving and strong analytical skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Basic understanding of HTML/CSS.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of evangelical Protestant theology, church, and culture.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>CT offers a comprehensive benefits package. Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.org/careers">careers page</a> to learn more!</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Illinois. This is a fully remote position.</li><li>This full time position has a workweek of 37.50 hours per week.</li></ul><div><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em>&nbsp;</div>

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