Content Producer - Diocese of Columbus (Downtown)

Catholic Diocese of Columbus • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Catholic Times Content Producer generates and edits news and feature content and has the ability to take photographs and record video interviews for The Catholic Times website and diocesan digital media platforms. Evening and weekend availability for assignments required. The position is expected to use personal and editorial judgment in carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities of The Catholic Times.

Requirements

• Compliance with BCI and FBI background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program.
• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years reporting experience is preferred.
• An understanding of journalism and how to apply it to the Catholic perspective.
• The ability to serve and lead others.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital platforms, including Microsoft and Adobe applications, content management systems, virtual meeting platforms, and digital planning platforms.
• The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to interview participants at various diocesan and parish events throughout 23 counties.
• Ability to keep thorough interview logs.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to write articles (AP Style Format), correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients, and other employees of the Diocese.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret statistics.
• Ability to use U.S. standards of currency and measurement.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate and edit news and feature content.
• Take photographs and record video interviews for The Catholic Times website and diocesan digital media platforms.
• Bring innovative ideas to digital news expansion.
• Enterprise fresh and original digital content.
• Conduct phone/digital/in person interviews, with regular travel to parishes or other event sites.
• Create interactive graphics to complement online articles.
• Coordinate advertising acquisitions, campaigns, and reports, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain a professional presence on diocesan-related social media platform(s).
• Understand the topical and editorial importance of digital story analytics, assignment, coverage, and website ranking.
• Assist with proofreading prior to posting on digital platforms.
• Maintain all information as highly confidential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level