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Communications Manager

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country’s largest seminaries. The Archdiocese’s elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

Job Description:

Communications Specialist/Manager

The Communications Manager will play a key role in the life of Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) by serving as a conduit to many audiences. The Communications Manager will help to share news and information through a variety of media, and support the goals of OCS by contributing to the overall integrated communications plan.

Primary Responsibilities

· Curate and create content for print and digital channels (including print publications, social media, website and email communications).

· Work with internal departments to plan and execute communications in support of goals.

· Support the schools’ advertising plan and other marketing work.

· Lead or support annual, as well as periodic, communications projects.

· Facilitate media and community relations efforts as needed.

· Serve as back-up when crisis response is needed.

Specific tasks will include:

· Managing OCS’s presence on Facebook and Instagram

· Managing OCS’s email communications program

· Maintaining OCS’s communications calendar

· Maintaining constituent data

· Writing, proofreading, and editing communications for a variety of channels

· Coordinating and managing all professional photography needs for schools, including working with outside vendors

· Maintaining an OCS photography database

· Assisting with digital design

· Attending a variety of school events

Requirements

· Possess exceptional writing skills (for both traditional and social media)

· Demonstrated comfort with technology, including:

o Intranet management and support

o Manipulating images for the web

o Working with programs such as Eventbrite, Constant Contact, and Mail Chimp

o Editing web pages

o Data manipulation and optimization

· Able to think strategically, creatively, and critically

· Work independently and collaboratively

· Take initiative and prioritize work responsibilities

· Meet varied demands with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility

· Display self-awareness, sound judgement, and professionalism even under stressful circumstances

· Develop an understanding of and strong affinity for the Office of Catholic Schools mission and strategic priorities

The ideal applicant will hold a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field and have relevant experience of at least five years, and have a variety of recent and relevant writing samples/work products available to share. A familiarity with schools is a plus.

Experience & education:

· 3-5 years experience in journalism, marketing, digital or social media

· Bachelor’s degree in multimedia and digital communication preferred, but not required.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Teams apps, video and photo editing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, including Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

The Archdiocese of Chicago is in the midst of exciting changes as we renew our local Church. With a variety of opportunities to contribute your professional talents and experience, we invite you to consider any of our current openings at archchicago.org/careers. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.

Job Type: Full-time

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