Communications Officer

Lexington, MA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the Initiative's digital strategy and communications across platforms, oversee multimedia storytelling and external communications, and coordinate program and stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive digital strategy for the Initiative and track all analytics for all Initiative platforms
  • Responsible for managing all digital channels, including website content, social media platforms, and newsletters
  • Manage external communications with an aim towards driving audience growth
  • Develop the Initiative’s multimedia storytelling capacities, utilizing both archival materials and ongoing programming
  • Curate the Initiative’s media bulletin, which provides a round-up of key news stories and commentaries for major Catholic stakeholders
  • Program management support for the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives, including drafting, logistics, and scheduling for strategic efforts such as the Fellows program; strategic communications with stakeholders; and other efforts.
  • Lead all external communications related to Initiative dialogues, gatherings, and other programming, including drafting media advisories, corresponding with journalists/media, drafting promotional social media posts and graphics, and attending in-person events

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 6-8+ years of demonstrated communications, organizational support, and administrative experience
  • A strong ability to drive multiple projects, meet deadlines, maintain professionalism, and exhibit close attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional project management skills and an ability to follow through
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills and an ability to think critically
  • Experience with interfacing with Catholic leaders, high-level board members, donors, and vendors
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative work environment and experience in non-profit administration
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to the core values of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life

Preferred

  • Advanced degree
  • Experience in higher education, public policy, non-profit, or Catholic community leadership
  • Experience with Airtable, social media management tools, and Google Suite

Benefits

  • Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
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Communications Officer

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