Cathedral Church of Saint Luke Orlando, FL Posted: October 15, 2020
Job Information:
Job Title: Director of Communications Job Description Be the chief storyteller of the church and its ministries, parishioners, and partners. Develop worship bulletins with content from Music department. Be passionate about the church, and about facilitating communication of the Church's work through publishing, graphic design, technology, and social media. Assist in the development and implementation of communication strategies. Oversee messaging of printed and web-based materials. Maintain and update the website and social media platforms to effectively communicate to parishioners, staff members, leadership, and the surrounding community. Show impeccable writing skills and strong editorial judgment. Be energetic, social, able to work independently or on a team Work closely with the clergy to help communicate their vision for worship, nurture, and mission. Responsibilities Writing/Editing – Write and proofread a wide range of communication materials, conveying detailed information in a clear and compelling manner to a variety of audiences. Example materials include announcements, articles, social media posts, website content, printed communications, and interview-style stories. Keen attention to detail, professional writing style, creativity, consistency, and ability to produce error-free work are essential. Journalism – Keeping a pulse on the life of the church and its parishioners and reporting the church's stories in strategic ways. Sunday Morning Announcements — Writing and coordinating announcements for worship services. Web and Social Media – Help maintain the church website by updating, creating, and editing web pages and collecting and analyzing statistics. Manage the Cathedral's social media presence by posting, tracking, and analyzing statistics while creating strategies that will increase engagement. Research and implement current trends using various social media platforms. Design & Production – Design digital and print communication pieces. Staff participation – Collaborate with the clergy team, staff, and when needed, parishioners. Church participation — Participate in weekly corporate worship. Know what's important in the life of the Cathedral and reflect that in the Cathedral's communication strategies. Position Qualifications | Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field One to Three years of church-related communications experience. Ability to create effective messaging by synthesizing, clarifying, and enhancing contributions from a variety of sources Excellent journalistic writing and editing skills with keen attention to detail Proficient in Mac-based systems, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Experience with web communications, HTML, and social media platforms Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results under tight deadlines Maintain a desire to work in a faith-based organization as both a staff leader and member of the Cathedral. Willing and able to actively participate in the daily life of the church, its schedule, and events Ability to create effective messaging by synthesizing, clarifying, and enhancing contributions from a variety of sources
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