Content Producer

Overview

The Content Producer works with a team of like-minded, creative and passionate people to produce high-level, engaging content for various channels, including web, social media, print and digital newsletters. Collaborating with other members of the communications team and in coordination with other departments, this position is tasked with drafting, editing, managing, and/or publishing web-based articles, social media posts, video descriptions, email blasts, and other multimedia content. From charitable and faith-based activities to personal profiles to news about events and initiatives, this content is intended to inspire, form and inform Knights of Columbus, their families and others, advancing the Order’s mission, priorities and brand.

Core Responsibilities

• Produce unique, creative and effective written content for the web, social media and Knights of Columbus publications.
• Work with various departments to help coordinate and publish multimedia content related to organizational priorities such as recruiting, programming, communications and fundraising.
• Manage or assist with compilation of reports, working with communications leadership on effective communications strategies.

Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Must have knowledge of the Catholic Church and a mission-oriented perspective. Must be willing to develop expertise in the Knights of Columbus culture, principles and practices
• Must be an excellent writer
• Must be creative, clear thinking and willing to generate original ideas
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, a strong work ethic and commitment to high standards
• Must be well-versed in social media and understand its uses to further PR goals and objectives
• Must be able to develop and implement PR plans and priorities
• Must be able to use metrics to shape content
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be a great, supportive teammate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Education

Required:

• BA or BS degree in Humanities, Social Science or Communications
• 3-5 years related print communication or journalism experience or equivalent combination of training and experience

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $59,200 - $91,700.

Physical Demands