Associate Director of Communication

Associate Director of Communication

Are you an experienced communication professional, who is passionate about your Catholic faith, and would like to use your skills and experience to advance the Catholic Church in Southeast Wisconsin?

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has an opportunity for a communication professional to provide strategic communications for archdiocesan and parish initiatives. This position reports to the Communication Director and is a member of the communication office team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communication and marketing plans and materials for a variety of archdiocesan ministries, parishes, programs, initiatives and events. 
• Coordinate the development of a variety of marketing and communication pieces on behalf of archdiocesan offices by providing research, planning, copywriting, proofreading, and coordination of digital and print material production. 
• Develop engaging and relevant communication and marketing materials and templates for parishes to use in promoting their parishes and improving their engagement with area Catholics. 
• Create and provide in-person training for large groups of parish staff on effective parish communication and marketing strategies. 
• Remain current with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in parish communication and marketing, and adapt and train parishes on strategies accordingly. 
• Assist with media relations including news release writing, story pitching and interview coordination. 
• Assist with archdiocesan website content management. 
• Supervise the development and distribution of special publications. 
• Conduct measurement and analysis of communication initiatives and make recommendations for adjustments to increase the effectiveness of campaigns. 
• Act as assistant to the director for media relations, crisis communications and staff supervision. 
• Assist with content development and coordination for the Catholic Herald newspaper, archdiocese website and social media channels. 
• Coordinate the development of digital, video, audio and print content for archdiocesan offices and initiatives. 
• Oversee the maintenance of various databases important to the function of the communication strategies of the archdiocese.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of five years of work experience in a communication field required, with experience in the development and implementation of communication/marketing programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications strategy and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
• Impactful presentation skills.
• Experience with digital communications content including social media campaigns and analytics and website content management.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan and carry out multiple projects and duties and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience working in a Catholic parish preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.
• Must posess a valid drivers license.
• It is expected that the individual who is hired for this position will not speak on behalf of any other organization while a member of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee communications staff.

Compensation and Benefits:

The position is a full-time, salaried position working in-person at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center. Occasional weekend and evening assignments and occasional travel throughout the archdiocese are involved.

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee offers a full range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a pension program. Tuition assistance for children of employees who attend Catholic school is also offered.

Salary Range: $64,000-$72,000