Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Editor to develop and manage engaging digital and print content that supports our mission and shares the teachings of the Catholic Church throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

The role will be responsible for producing and managing Catholic Herald news content across multiple platforms including social media, website, digital and print publications. The ideal candidate has experience in multimedia production, copywriting, photography, video editing, and digital storytelling, with a passion for their Catholic Faith and the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and distribute engaging content including writing, editing and creating visual assets for Catholic Herald social media, website, email newsletters and print publications.
• Manage a team of freelance writers and photographers assigning stories and editing content.
• Maintain and implement an editorial calendar for consistent, timely messaging and content delivery across platforms.
• Lead all aspects of the Catholic Herald’s social media presence, including creating multimedia assets and ensuring alignment with brand identity and Catholic teachings.
• Monitor news feeds, social media, and other sources to remain up to date on local, national and international Catholic news and to gather and create content.
• Represent the Catholic Herald at events and curate digital content.
• Capture and edit photos and videos of events, interviews, breaking news and feature stories. Write, proof and distribute content in a timely manner.
• Edit and enhance audio and video content for digital storytelling.
• Provide website content updates with engaging visual and video elements.
• Collaborate with the Communication Office team to produce multimedia content.
• Monitor and measure audience impact and make recommendations for topics that appeal to a larger number of Catholics in the archdiocese.
• Analyze the effectiveness of various multimedia offerings and provide recommendations for use of the most impactful tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Communication, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in communication, multimedia production or digital storytelling with demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communication strategy and technologies.
• Skilled in multimedia production including copywriting, photography, video editing, and digital storytelling.
• Ability to build productive, collaborative relationships with staff, co-workers and partners.
• Proven ability to oversee, lead and manage projects that involve multiple work streams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and duties and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience copywriting, proofreading and copy editing for multiple digital mediums.
• Experience with website and social media content management and analytics.
• Proficiency in applicable information technologies, applications and digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, website content management systems and client email systems such as Constant Contact.
• Experience supervising the work of others is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a passion for their Faith is preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and the organizational structure, mission and priorities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is preferred.
• Experience working in a Catholic parish, school or other non-profit organization preferred.
• In-person work at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Pastoral Center.
• Some nights and weekends and travel throughout the archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee provides a full scope of employment 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.

To Apply

Submit both a cover letter and resume. Please upload your resume and email your cover letter to Jackie Luther at jluther@archmil.org.

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