Associate Director of Content

Work Where Your Faith Is!

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Communication Office has an opportunity for a communication professional who has experience writing and managing content across multiple mediums to meet organizational goals and provide a cohesive voice to a variety of audiences.

The Associate Director of Content will support the archdiocese’s multi-channel communication strategy by producing and coordinating content for a full scope of print and digital assets including website, social media, video, audio, and news releases as well as the Catholic Herald newspaper.

The associate director works in collaboration with the Communication Office team with the goal of ensuring the quality and consistency of content and audience experience, while improving the efficiency of the production process, measuring outcomes and maximizing content across all mediums.

All content created by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee exists to support the Church’s mission to proclaim Christ and make disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide content related to the archdiocese and its Catholic parishes and schools through various mediums: print, website, social media, video, audio, 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.
• Attend and participate in Communication Office team meetings and editorial meetings.
• Contribute to Catholic Herald and archdiocesan digital media platforms, including social media, video and podcast initiatives.
• Regularly review and report on key performance metrics, based on goals set in collaboration with the communication director and print and digital newsroom manager.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with sources for the Catholic Herald.
• Ensure that content is appropriate 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook); photography and videography skills a plus.
• 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.
• Mastery of the AP and/or Catholic News Service style.
• 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.
• Occasional weekend and evening assignments and occasional travel throughout the archdiocese are involved.

Compensation and Benefits:

The position is a full-time (40 hours per week, salaried position working in-person at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Pastoral Center. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee provides a full scope of employment benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flextime. Catholic school tuition assistance for children of employees, 403b, and a pension program.

To Apply:

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