Reporter/Photographer/Digital Production Coordinator - Pastoral Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report/write stories on behalf of the Diocese of Palm Beach for the Florida Catholic, Palm Beach e-edition
• Effectively cover events, people and places within the Diocese of Palm Beach, requiring attendance at various diocesan events, meetings, conferences, celebrations, etc.
• Travel to parishes, schools and diocesan entities within the 5 counties of the Diocese of Palm Beach to cover newsworthy events
• Research, cover, video/and/or photograph various events utilizing skills including: internet and other research methods, the ability to create good questions for effective interviews, with proficiency in videography/photography
• Juggle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Development and Communications Team on matters which involve the diocese
• Post articles, videos and/or photos to diocesan website and social media sites in a timely manner
• Work with the Office of Communications on a depository of videos/photographs for use by the diocese and its entities
• Keep an ongoing list of possible articles for inclusion in the Florida Catholic e-edition
• Provide direction to the Florida Catholic staff in Orlando for creation of the monthly printed newspaper
• Maintain contacts within the Diocese of Palm Beach, including parishes, schools, missions, etc.
• Collaborate with Communication Team during weekly meetings, brainstorming new ideas, developing timelines, providing analytics reports, etc.
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends when required to cover diocesan events

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Theology or related field
• Demonstrated successful work experience with above matters
• Superb writing skills. Typing speed of at least 40 wpm
• Ability to travel within counties constituting Diocese of Palm Beach
• Proficient in digital technology and social media
• Firm understanding of the Catholic faith, its teachings and practices
• Must communicate accurate teachings of the Catholic faith and use appropriate resources such as catechism, Bible, USCCB and Vatican website
• Ability to write well and condense large amounts of information into smaller and more easily understood text
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, Church documents, communication plans, articles, and periodicals
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Excellent and professional telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diocesan employees, departments heads, representatives of other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of office equipment (phones, computers, printers, fax, scanner)
• Reliable insured vehicle and ability to travel to locations within the Diocese of Palm Beach

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others