Associate Director of News
The Archdiocese of New York serves the pastoral and spiritual needs of 2.5 million Catholics in nearly 300 parishes throughout its three boroughs of New York City and seven counties to the north. The Archdiocese includes 172 Catholic schools serving more than 53,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Additionally, the Archdiocese helps more than 400,000 individuals each year through Catholic Charities, and it provides compassionate care to patients and families through ArchCare, the healthcare ministry.
The Good NewsroomTM is the digital news outlet of the Archdiocese of New York, providing daily updates and stories about the good works of the Catholic Church within our region. With the goal of enhancing a sense of community among Catholics and non-Catholics, The Good Newsroom was launched in late November 2022 to better communicate with the Archdiocese faithful as well as the broader community.
Learn more at thegoodnewsroom.org
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Associate Director of News will be an experienced leader in The Good Newsroom Department and will oversee all news planning, manage the day-to-day newsroom activities, and report on successful news coverage and departmental progress.
S/he will collaborate with other members of the department and the organization to ensure that priorities and plans are aligned with other organizational initiatives. The ADN will be experienced in leading and managing people. S/he will be a proactive, innovative, digitally savvy reporter with well-developed understanding of the news business and proven project management skills.
The ADN will oversee a department of three professionals and will be the primary backup to the Executive Editor.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop understanding of the goals of The Good Newsroom in terms of community journalism, engagement, and the nuances of communicating about Catholic topics.
In collaboration with the Executive Editor and key members of the Newsroom staff, create a communication plan that includes specific objectives and goals. Develop monthly, weekly, and daily news calendars, ensuring that all topics and story ideas are considered on a timely basis.
With staff and freelancers, identify content requirements and develop story ideas that are comprehensive, to include nonbreaking news topics (e.g., features, religious education, and other areas important to the Archdiocese). Be the point person to receive story ideas from numerous internal and external sources and respond appropriately.
Assign articles to freelance writers, videographers, and photographers, as needed. Support internal processes ensuring that legal agreements and payments are current, and assets are utilized in accordance with established terms.
Contribute to the management of the departmental budget and other duties as required.
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related fields is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Proven experience in managing a team in digital publishing and a minimum of 5 yars of experience in a newsroom (print and/or broadcast.)
Significant experience writing, editing and/or video/audio production along with a portfolio demonstrating competency in these types of communication projects is required.
Proficient in digital-content management and promotion of content through websites, social media, and email.
Excellent project manager, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects on very tight deadlines.
Demonstrated creativity in conceiving new content and messaging and leveraging it across multiple platforms.
Experience working with diverse groups of people and telling stories about and with underrepresented communities.
Knowledge of the Catholic Church and some familiarity with the Archdiocese of New York is required.
Verbal and written fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the geographic region of the Archdioceses of New York.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.
A writing test will be required.
TO APPLY:
Please e-mail your resume and a cover letter as attachments to:
Ms. Dale Corey, Director of Research
3D Leadership, LLC
The cover letter should not be more than one page and should include information on why you are interested in joining the Archdiocese of New York and The Good Newsroom, as well as what makes you uniquely qualified for the position.