Digital Media Specialist - Archdiocese of New Orleans

Responsibilities

• Create engaging digital content, including short-form videos, photography, graphics, and written posts, that highlights the life of our parishes, schools, ministries, and archdiocesan initiatives while fostering faith, belonging, encouragement, and unity.
• Collaborate in developing and maintaining a monthly content calendar aligned with archdiocesan priorities, the liturgical year, and opportunities for evangelization.
• Manage the day-to-day scheduling, publishing, and monitoring of the Archdiocese's social media platforms, following established editorial guidelines.
• Collaborate with archdiocesan offices and ministries to coordinate content, promote initiatives, and cover selected events.
• Monitor engagement and digital trends to identify opportunities for improvement and creative growth.
• Assist with additional communications projects as needed, according to archdiocesan priorities.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and creative storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic experience creating and editing digital content, particularly video, photography, or graphics.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a small team, manage priorities, and receive constructive feedback.
• Sound judgment, initiative, willingness to learn, and an appreciation for the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field is preferred, but not required. Relevant experience, internships, or demonstrated creative work will also be considered.

Preferred

• Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.