Director of Communications

Location: Downtown Indianapolis

Posted: July 17, 2024

Director of Communications - Indianapolis

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is seeking a Director of Communications for its central office. The director will be responsible for conceiving and executing a comprehensive strategic plan that will align with the mission of evangelizing catechesis and the new Archdiocesan pastoral plan. This pivotal role will also oversee content creation across all platforms (traditional, digital and emerging technology), management of logos and identity design, creative direction, media relations, both responsively and proactively, crisis communications, stakeholder partnerships, constituent collaboration, and the development of initiatives ultimately focused on evangelization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church; strong knowledge of Catholic Church’s ethics, theology, traditions, procedures and organizational structures.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, mass media, marketing, journalism or related field. Master’s degree preferred with 10 or more years practical work experience.
• Comfortable with various forms of electronic communications (e.g., social media, websites, digital marketing, email marketing, videography, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with community relations and issues management.
• Knowledge and awareness of issues of importance in the Catholic Church.
• Sound analytical, critical thinking and judgment skills.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about developing and maintaining brand standards across an organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to positively inspire and motivate teams to achieve common goals.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites.
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• A strategic thinker, self-starter, well-organized, team player, multi-tasker, and collaborator with good time management.
• Willingness to travel and be available for evening and weekend work, as necessary.
• Professional demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively under pressure in critical circumstances.

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday, on-site, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and list of references to Andrea Wunnenberg, Director of Human Resources, at awunnenberg@archindy.org . Applications will be accepted until August 16th with an anticipated start date of October 2024.