Responsibilities

• Develop and support a robust and creative digital media strategy, including scheduling, to engage the faithful and drive evangelization.
• Experience in planning and managing search and paid social campaigns, including strategy development and building budget recommendations.
• Manage content and resources on Parish Toolbox.
• Lead the delivery and reporting of insight-driven social media analytics to inform future planning and direction.
• Monitor all social platforms for user engagement and feedback.
• Stay current on emerging media landscape and current trends.
• Support the Communications team with production of video and audio content as needed.
• Assist Diocesan offices, parishes, schools, and affiliated organizations in the promotion of their various events and initiatives, including paid and organic campaigns.
• Manage livestreamed news and/or events.

Requirements

• Well versed in using a computer and social media platforms, including Meta, WhatsApp, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Well versed in managing livestreaming events.
• Excellent grammar, writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters and use discretion with sensitive matters.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the Catholic Church.
• Must be able to attend occasional night or weekend meetings, events, or Masses; assist in providing public information in time of emergency.
• Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field, plus demonstrated professional experience in effectively managing digital content and social media.
• A minimum of five years of related professional experience highly preferred.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Lightroom and Photo Mechanic.
• Videography and photography skills.
• Knowledge of industry standard video hardware (cameras, lighting, teleprompter, etc.).