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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind.  The bishops themselves constitute the membership of the Conference and are served by a staff of approximately 315 lay people, priests, deacons, and religious, located at the Conference headquarters in Washington, DC, with branch offices in Miami, FL and Rome.

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Job Description

Assistant Director for Pro Life Communications  (Full Time)
Department-Office-Secretariat: Secretariat of Pro Life Activities
Date Posted: October 18, 2023

The Assistant Director for Pro-Life Communications leads the US Bishops' media and communications strategy on pro-life issues. They work under the guidance of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities and the supervision of the Executive Director.

To qualify for this role, the Assistant Director must be a practicing Catholic registered or regularly attends a Catholic Parish. They must also embrace and promote every aspect of the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church. The Assistant Director plans and executes media and communication efforts, including press events, public presentations, appearances, and Hill briefings. They also produce videos and written materials such as op-eds, letters to the editor, educational articles, press releases, and statements.

In addition, the Assistant Director manages the Secretariat's efforts with advertising and public relations firms. They use social media and traditional print outlets and oversee the Secretariat's website, online advertising, and social media.

The Assistant Director also develops talking points for bishops and diocesan directors and provides communications training for diocesan directors and other pro-life leaders. They assist with public policy analysis for strategic response planning.  To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a master’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-6 years of directly related experience. They should also have proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, social media, text message campaigns, and other relevant tools.

 

 

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