Responsibilities

• Provide content related to the archdiocese and its Catholic parishes and schools and manage how it is shared through various platforms including print, website, social media, video, podcasts, etc.
• Ensure that content is created in accordance with established deadlines.
• Collaborate with others in the Communication Office to support the planning and implementation of content-related projects within the archdiocese.
• Work closely with the Catholic Herald print and digital newsroom manager to support the planning of content for the archdiocesan newspaper and digital newsroom.
• Adhere to editorial and publication policies and offer assistance on process and content that aligns with our mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church on all platforms.
• Regularly review and report on key performance metrics, based on goals set in collaboration with the communication director and print and digital newsroom manager.
• Ensure that content is audience-first and prepared in accordance with the directives of the communication director and the Catholic Herald print and digital newsroom manager.
• Write and proofread news stories, editorial content, scripts, advertising, and promotional materials as needed.
• Assist the print and digital newsroom manager in production and completion of the newspaper and fill in for manager as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of five years of work experience in a communication field required, with experience in digital and/or newspaper content production.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines; ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems in an everyday work setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with communications strategy and technologies.
• Experience managing digital communications content and growing audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative.
• Skills in photography, videography, email marketing platforms and social analytics tools.
• Experience within a non-profit organization is desired.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a solid knowledge and understanding of Catholic Church teachings as well as its organization and operational procedures; hands-on knowledge and understanding of the role of communications in the Church to inspire, educate, inform, evangelize and communicate the message of the Gospel to a contemporary audience.
• It is expected that the individual who is hired for this position will not speak on behalf of any other organization while a member of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee communications staff.

Benefits

• The Archdiocese of Milwaukee provides a full scope of employment benefits.

Compensation

• Type Salary
• Full-time exempt
• The position is a full-time, salaried position working in-person at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center in St. Francis.

How to apply

• Send resume and cover letter, including your Catholic background and interest in working for the archdiocese, to Jackie Luther at lutherj@archmil.org