OSV News, Associate Digital Editor

Job Description

OSV News is seeking an Associate Digital Editor with excellent writing and editing skills, as well as a strong understanding of the Catholic Church, to assist the Digital Editor in implementing strategic vision of OSV News' digital initiatives.

The OSV News Associate Digital Editor will write, review, and edit content for OSV News according to OSV's publication style and editorial guidelines.

Essential Job Functions (*=Non-essential tasks):

Create, edit, and deploy OSV News client and consumer newsletters, optimizing for growth and audience management
Assist in the incorporation of AI into the OSV Newsroom
Grow OSV News audience engagement on social media platforms
Assist with creation of OSV Newscast daily podcast
Play an integral role in the day-to-day activities of OSV News' virtual newsroom, working closely with news and photo editors to manage and utilize digital assets as needed
Upload content to content management system, adding keywords and metadata as needed
Pitch creative and dynamic stories to raise OSV's profile and engage audiences
Identify emerging trends, topics, and opportunities in the Catholic Church to inform content strategy
Assist respective editors in the planning of editorial content
Monitor digital content performance metrics, analyze audience engagement, and use insights to refine content strategies
Identify opportunities for content improvement and growth based on data-driven insights
Participate in a team-centric environment that adheres to the Catholic Media Association's Fair Publishing Practices Code
Accomplish all other tasks or duties as assigned

Requirements:

Experience:
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Catholic communications
Experience in Microsoft 365, WordPress, Canva, Airtable a plus
Experience working with content management systems

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent Liberal Arts field preferred; however, a combination of relevant work experience and education will be considered
Skills and Abilities:

Exemplary writing and editing skills
Ability to think creatively and independently for social media postings
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and across departments
Ability to determine and track KPIs
Ability to meet quick deadlines without sacrificing quality
Strong knowledge of AP style
Ability to be accountable in a remote work environment
A passion about using technology to share content from OSV News
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong understanding of Catholic Church teachings and practices
Willingness and interest in working as part of a creative, collaborative team

Working Environment:
Incumbent will be working in a remote office environment
Must be able to sit for the majority of one's shift
May be required to travel a few times a year

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Compensation
OSV recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws. It is OSV's intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company's employees

Salary Statement
Compensation offered is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant's relevant skills, experience, and educational background.
General Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

(Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.)

To apply, please visit: https://www.osv.com/about-osv/careers/

About the Employer

OSV's mission is To Champion the Catholic Church.