Director of Communications Job at Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge

Director of Communications

Full-Time Benefits Eligible

General Statement of Duties

The Director of Communications provides administrative leadership and management for the Secretariat for Communications. This includes responsibility for the release of all diocesan news to media outlets (press, radio, television, and internet) and serves as the primary contact and spokesperson for media inquiries. The Director advises the Bishop and Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia and diocesan departments, parishes, and apostolates on communications issues to effectively communicate the position of the Diocese of Baton Rouge while informing others of the mission of the diocesan institution. The Director may aid in the production of audio, video, or web-based materials sent to diocesan constituents by diocesan offices. This position works directly with The Catholic Commentator, Catholic Life TV, and the diocesan Digital Media Manager, and is responsible for all areas of internal and external communications and public relations.

Education and Experience Requirements


  • Undergraduate degree in mass communication, public relations, journalism, broadcasting or a related field with a minimum of five years mass communication experience.

  • Expertise in mass communication, marketing, branding, public relations and management.

  • Due to the nature of this position, it is required that the incumbent be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who is registered and active in a parish and possesses a working knowledge of Catholic teachings and doctrine.

  • Must possess a current, valid Louisiana driver’s license and own reliable transportation.

Other Requirements


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential; managerial, technological, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required; ability to multi-task; superior verbal, written, and presentation skills; and attention to detail required.

  • Ability to work and communicate with people of all levels and backgrounds.

  • Ability to demonstrate experience in designing and implementing organization’s communication plans and strategies and achieving communication goals and objectives.

  • Ability to demonstrate and coordinate the development, design and publication of targeted communication, marketing, and public relations.

  • Demonstrated ability to use current software being used by the diocese, i.e., Microsoft Office 365, email, online conferencing, webinars and other mass communication tools.

  • Ability to build professional rapport with individuals and skills to develop working relationships with the media and associated organization's representatives.

  • Ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or sensitive situations, with the ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality and discretion as required by diocesan policy and legal requirements.

  • Flexibility to work evenings and long hours when necessary and the ability to travel in one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations as required.

Please apply at diobr.org/jobs.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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