OSV News Vatican Correspondent (Independent Consultant), Rom

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Job ID#:
6372171786
Posted:
September 12, 2025
Expires:
November 11, 2025
Category:
Publishing/Journalism
Terms:
Full-Time Contract
Experience:
5-10 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description

OSV News is seeking a highly experienced Independent Consultant Vatican Correspondent and Analyst to provide coverage of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV to an American and International audience. Must be a dedicated self-starter and a consummate professional who can work under pressure and in challenging and sometimes rapidly changing circumstances.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide daily coverage of the Vatican, specializing in news and analysis

Report via multiple media channels, with a priority on writing

Develop contacts and sources at the Vatican and globally, with a particular eye to the American Church and the Leonine pontificate

Create, edit and publish a daily newsletter from the Vatican

Post and assist in growing of social media presence for OSV News from the Vatican

Post content to content sites

Represent OSV News well as a member of the Vatican press corps

Participate in a positive, faith-filled team-centric environment

Adhere to the Catholic Media Association's Fair Publishing Practices Code

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree, with major in Journalism, Communications or English

Detailed knowledge of the Catholic Church and the Vatican

Proficiency in multimedia and social media reporting

Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities and deadlines

Ability to thrive in high-speed, high-pressure environment

Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Willingness and ability to travel and report from around the world

Fluent in both Italian and English

Experience working at the Vatican preferred

Excellent writing and editing skills

Ability to think creatively and independently

Independent worker, but also thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment

Minimum 5 years of experience

Must be based in Rome, Italy

To submit materials expressing interest in this Independent Consultant role, please visit: https://www.osv.com/about-osv/careers/

About the Employer

OSV's mission is To Champion the Catholic Church.