The Catholic Diocese of Marquette seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to join their communications department in Marquette, MI. The Communications Specialist will assist the Communications Director and editorial team with all aspects of Diocesan communications.
The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a passion for bringing people to Jesus by evangelization through Diocesan media (print and electronic).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, edit, and publish print and electronic content.
- Conduct interviews, write stories, and create still and video photography.
- Attend and report on diocesan and parish events.
- Update and manage diocesan website.
- Collaborate with staff, freelancers, clergy, parishes, missions, and schools.
- Coordinate newspaper production including layout and planning.
- Act as an active member of The U.P. Catholic Advisory Board.
- Post to Communications Department’s social media on a consistent basis (including live posting from events) and monitor activity.
- Handle media inquiries, press conferences, and act as a spokesperson to the media in absence of Communications Director.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS The Catholic Diocese of Marquette puts great value in the Communications Specialist position by offering $35,000 - $40,000/year commensurate with experience as well as an excellent benefits package including health, vacation leave, sick leave and a retirement plan.
SCHEDULE This is a full time position. This position does frequent evening and weekend work and some travel is required. Work schedules occasionally change without much notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred OR
- Comparable professional experience preferred.
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud preferred (Acrobat, Audition, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or related programs.
- Comfortable working in social media.
If you accept the call, please apply at diocese.hirescore.com
ABOUT The Diocese of Marquette: United in Word and Sacrament and in communion with the universal Catholic Church, witness to and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ for all people in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Learn more at http://www.dioceseofmarquette.org