Hispanic Media Coordinator

Job Description

Hispanic Media Coordinator
Charlotte, NC

Description:
The Hispanic Media Coordinator creates and curates content that captures news and activities of interest in the Hispanic community for the Diocese of Charlotte through various communications channels, in Spanish and in English, to help advance the communications mission of the diocese.

Requirements:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Produce, edit or curate content in Spanish and English to inform, educate and inspire Hispanic Catholics by leveraging the Catholic News Herald's current print, online, social media and multimedia channels, as well as new ones
2. Build and maintain positive relationships with key diocesan constituencies including clergy, principals, ministry leaders and parishioners
3. Build and maintain positive relationships with local Hispanic media, finding ways to collaborate or partner to better serve the Hispanic Catholic community
4. Assist with editing and proofreading of Spanish-language content for publication as needed

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In collaboration with the digital content and social media specialist, monitor website and social media metrics to increase traffic and audience engagement, using measurable goals
2. Keep Communications Office leadership informed of issues of interest that impact the Hispanic Catholic community
3. Translate information from English to Spanish and Spanish to English when assigned
4. Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, and 3+ years' experience producing creative and engaging content.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with using social media (as a professional) and digital media best practices.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office software.
• Familiarity with audio and video editing software and WordPress CMS a plus.
• Familiarity with the Catholic Church, its mission, and its teachings.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills; ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy; interest in implementing new content initiatives; and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to accomplish common objectives.
• Other key qualifications include creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, attention to detail, ability to work with diverse groups of people, and exemplary organizational and interpersonal skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Diocesan Pastoral Center. Some evening and weekend work is required, as well as travel to diocesan locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's responsibilities.
• Prolonged periods of standing, driving, walking, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• This is an in-person, not remote, position.

SKILLS
- Prior work experience using Excel and accounting software
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and well-organized

For more details regarding this position, you can click on the link provided:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3110581/DIOCESE-OF-CHARLOTTE/Hispanic-Media-Coordinator

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Reach out via email to plguilfoyle@rcdoc.org

About the Employer

We, the people of God in the Diocese of Charlotte, fortified in the Father, redeemed in the Son, empowered in the Spirit, are called to grow ever more perfectly into a community of praise, worship, and witness. We seek to become evermore enthusiastically a leaven of service and a sign of peace through love in Piedmont and Western North Carolina.