Employment

The Diocese of Palm Beach Pastoral Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is searching for a full time Reporter/Photographer/Digital Production Coordinator.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

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

Qualifications: 

• 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

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Gretchen Wood:

Via US Mail: Diocese of Palm Beach

9995 North Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-9650

Via Fax: (561) 775-9575

Via Email:  careers@diocesepb.org