Senior Project Manager - Cissie Graham Lynch Fearless Podcast - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch (Fearless) is a podcast ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Through the Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch–daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of Billy Graham–shares personal experiences of how God has worked through her life. Each episode takes a look at different subjects and explores what the Bible teaches about those topics–encouraging listeners to explore God's Word for themselves so that they know what they believe and why they believe it; challenging them to stand boldly for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in an

Job Summary – The Senior Project Manager manages the execution elements of all Fearless podcasts and events/projects for Cissie Graham Lynch (CGL) related activities. This role involves collaborating with various teams within BGEA to ensure that each episode is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the expectations of CGL and BGEA. The Senior Project Manager also functions as the facilitator with BGEA Communications regarding promotional pieces, advertising opportunities, news releases, public relations, and media requests for Fearless and BGEA-related CGL activity.

 Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the flow of the Fearless podcast; to ensure timely and quality releases
• Extends invitations to podcast guests and coordinates details with guests and staff
• Fully coordinates CGL-related program implementation with Cissie Graham Lynch and the Chief Operating Officer as necessary to promote effective communications and program operations
• Implements annual marketing strategies and appropriate media strategies/communications for promotion of the Fearless podcast, outreaches, and CGL events
• Schedules each episode of the podcast with outside vendors (consultant, free-lance audio, videographer, and writers)
• Collaborates on creative direction for CGL communications materials and promotional efforts or editing with various BGEA departments (Creative Services (CS), Public & Media Relations (PR), Web, Project Lead, Video Ministry Services (VMS), etc.) to develop materials, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Submits appropriate forms for the project (e.g., production request, JIRA tickets for email and web)
• Creates, collaborates with Cissie, and manages photos and content for CGL social media and web content (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and website) and confers, with PR, web and VMS on these initiatives, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Works closely with in-house agency-Willow to develop and implement effective and efficient advertising opportunities that will attract groups and individuals from target audiences to the Fearless podcast
• Distributes proposed order of episode (POE) to parties necessary (e.g., Willow, Creative Services, Web)
• Pull analytics for the CGL podcast and reports on program results and milestones, as well as opportunities for growth, challenges, and difficulties encountered through implementation
• Travels with Cissie to promote the podcast at CGL events and other BGEA related events
• Provide appropriate materials (e.g, background on outlets, interviewers, and talking points) for specific media requests for CGL
• Responsible for the creation of show notes and uploading to the podcast folder
• Requests proper codes and links for each episode for podcast sites and web articles
• Proposes and monitors annual CGL budget
• Works with staff to promote CGL events

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as may be assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the communications field
• Previous experience in managing the flow of podcasts is a plus
• Must possess project management skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in written form with staff of all levels of the association, as well as external partners
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize internet based or online communications methods, including but not limited to Twitter/X, and social media portals
• Ability to relate to people well, being approachable, as well as have the ability to manage administrative tasks simultaneously to promote and achieve program objectives
• Ability to develop strong and ongoing relationships with external partners
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to represent BGEA on a professional level
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize Microsoft Office suite, with particular strength in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentially
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve program objectives

Physical/Mental Demands

• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment
• Ability to work efficiently and productively under deadlines, responding timely to effect necessary changes
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to cultivate positive working relationships

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a conventional office environment
• Minimal Domestic and International travel is required
• Willingness and flexibility to work odd or after hours as needed

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.  (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10).
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.  (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23).
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.  (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9).
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.  (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.  (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
• We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female.  These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God.  Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order.  (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).

Expectations for Ministry Employment

As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
• I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
• I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
• I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
• I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
• I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means.  Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith.  Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.