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School Sisters of St. Francis · 2 days ago

Marketing and Communications Associate

Milwaukee, WI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Research, develop questions, conduct phone and face-to-face interviews, write, and proofread feature articles for the congregation’s twice-annual ALIVE magazine for donors, annual report, and internal newsletters (U.S. News, Congregation Connections).

Write original articles and help adapt print articles for publication on the congregation’s website.

Research, develop questions, conduct phone and face-to-face interviews, write, and proofread articles and news briefs for placement in external publications, including diocesan newspapers, religious periodicals, and secular publications.

Assist local and national print and broadcast media contacts via phone, email, and/or social media to facilitate content placement.

Assist in writing and proofreading marketing materials such as PowerPoint slideshow presentations, brochures, flyers, posters, speeches, and cards.

Assist in writing and proofreading sisters’ obituaries and words of remembrance for diocesan and secular print publications.

Qualification

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Editorial feedbackStory ideas developmentInterviews conductingProofreadingEnglish language proficiencyCatholic doctrine knowledgeData analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyCatholic terminology knowledgeVirtual meetings participationDriver’s licenseProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skillsTime managementOrganization skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications, or another communications-related academic field.

At least two years of professional experience that includes receiving editorial direction and successfully applying editorial feedback.

Ability, interest, comfort, and enthusiasm for researching, developing and contributing story ideas, conducting interviews, writing, and proofreading.

Ability and comfort in receiving, processing, and responding effectively to editorial direction and professional feedback from the Marketing and Communications Director.

Excellent attention to detail with English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style elements.

Ability to comfortably detect and interpret a variety of English accents and dialects when conducting phone and face-to-face interviews.

Comfort with sensitively presenting and explaining concepts of Catholic doctrine, practice, and social teaching to a wide range of audiences.

Basic ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions within the context of feature writing.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to produce excellent work independently and remotely, while staying in regular contact with Marketing and Communications Office staff during defined office hours.

Willingness and ability to meet with Milwaukee-based Marketing and Communications Office staff and participate in scheduled in-person and virtual meetings and events.

Excellent time management and organization skills, including responding to time-sensitive deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of Catholic terminology, doctrine, and social teaching, and in particular the charism of the School Sisters of St. Francis.

The person in this position must maintain their own professional remote office to conduct the business of the School Sisters of St. Francis, including the ability to participate in professional video conference meetings. A reliable internet-connected device, phone, and internet access are required, as are the software programs and apps needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation are required.