Responsibilities

• Creates, coordinates, and executes robust digital and social media calendar/schedule in English and collaborates with Manager of Spanish Communications.
• Establish and maintain key contacts throughout the Glenmary network of parishes and ministries as listed in the Glenmary Directory, uses these contacts to create media that represents all of Glenmary’s various activities.
• Travels as necessary to cover stories for Glenmary-related activities; also gathers material digitally (remotely) from any other location in the Glenmary network of parishes and other ministries.
• Develops story ideas, writes articles, and provides content for, and supports the overall creation of the Glenmary Challenge magazine.
• Provides visual media support (i.e. still and video photography) as needed.
• Prepares content for other Glenmary departments as assigned.
• Develops new methods/features for digital outreach.
• Holds membership and participates in appropriate professional organizations.
• Continues to deepen understanding of Roman Catholicism, contemporary church issues, and the cultural and religious context within which Glenmary operates.
• Other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of related experience preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Rush and Premiere video software
• Familiar with WordPress website platform
• Ability to design, layout, illustrate, and prepare social media posts
• Ability to work with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other social platforms; adaptability in learning new software and forms of media
• Basic photography and videography skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills to work with fellow employees, senior leadership, members of a religious order, and “external customers”

Preferred

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Team player who can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls
• Strong commitment to helping people understand Catholicism and willingness to understand other faith traditions
• Ability to work toward the common good with people of different opinions and faith traditions