Position Overview:
The Catholic Diocese of Shreveport is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the ministerial role of Editor and Public Relations Director. This key position is responsible for overseeing all digital communications, managing social media platforms, and leading the diocesan publication, The Catholic Connection. Additionally, the role includes handling publication work for the annual Catholic Service Appeal, ensuring effective outreach and engagement within the diocese.
Key Responsibilities:
• Digital Communications: Manage and oversee all digital communications for the diocese, including email newsletters, and content for various platforms.
• Social Media Management: Develop and implement a strategic plan for social media, ensuring regular and engaging content that aligns with the mission and values of the diocese.
• Diocesan Publication - The Catholic Connection: Serve as the editor of the diocesan publication, ensuring high-quality content, timely publication, and alignment with diocesan mission.
• Catholic Service Appeal: Coordinate and oversee the publication work for the annual Catholic Service Appeal, including designing promotional materials, creating content, and ensuring wide distribution.
• Website Management: Oversee the diocesan website, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date, and a valuable resource for parishioners and visitors.
• Photography/Videography: Capture and edit photos and videos from diocesan events and activities, maintaining a visual record of the diocese.
• Public Relations: Serve as the primary contact for media inquiries, develop press releases, and maintain positive relationships with local and national media.
• Office Management: Maintain an organized office environment, manage a small staff, and ensure the smooth operation of all communications-related activities.
• Travel: Travel within the diocese as needed for event coverage, meetings, and other duties.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communications, editing, or public relations, and supervisory experience preferably in a religious or non-profit setting.
• Strong understanding of Catholic teachings and the ability to communicate them effectively and a Catholic in good standing.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in digital communications, including social media, website management, and email marketing.
• Experience with publication design and management.
• Ability to work with vendors for publication needs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for editing and publications, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.
• Helpful to be familiar with programs like Canva, WordPress, and Flocknote
• Ability to travel within the diocese as required.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Physical requirements such as extended standing, squatting, bending especially for photography work.
Benefits:
• Health, Life, LTD, as well as supplemental policies are available, like vision, critical illness, and short-term disability.
• Days off including vacation, sick, holidays, holy days, bereavement leave, and jury duty.
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Professional development funds and an opportunity to attend an annual professional organization conference.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work to mstraub@dioshpt.org or if you have any questions. Please include "Communications Director Application" in the subject line.
