Communications Officer

Georgetown University; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Communications Officer for the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. The role leads external communications, translates programming into engaging video stories, and tracks analytics across all digital platforms.

The position involves managing website content, social media, newsletters, and media outreach, with a hybrid work mode and collaboration with senior university leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6-8+ years of communications, organizational support, and administrative experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interfacing with Catholic leaders, donors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive digital strategy for the Initiative and track analytics across all platforms.
• Manage all digital channels, including website, social media, and newsletters.
• Drive audience growth through external communications.
• Develop multimedia storytelling using archival materials and ongoing programming.
• Curate the Initiative’s media bulletin with key news andCommentaries for Catholic stakeholders.
• Provide program management support for the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives.
• Lead external communications for dialogues, events, and programming, including media advisories, journalist outreach, and promotional content.

Skills

Communications experience

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational support

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Airtable

Google Suite

Social media management tools

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

The Communications Officer of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life (Initiative) at Georgetown University plays a pivotal role in securing the future of the Initiative by serving as the lead drafter of its external communications and is responsible for managing and expanding the Initiative’s online audience engagement strategy. This role will be responsible for translating programming events (both past and future) into engaging video stories and tracking metrics across all of our digital platforms.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop a comprehensive digital strategy for the Initiative and track all analytics for all Initiative platforms
• Responsible for managing all digital channels, including website content, social media platforms, and newsletters
• Manage external communications with an aim towards driving audience growth
• Develop the Initiative’s multimedia storytelling capacities, utilizing both archival materials and ongoing programming
• Curate the Initiative’s media bulletin, which provides a round-up of key news stories and commentaries for major Catholic stakeholders
• Program management support for the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives, including drafting, logistics, and scheduling for strategic efforts such as the Fellows program; strategic communications with stakeholders; and other efforts.
• Lead all external communications related to Initiative dialogues, gatherings, and other programming, including drafting media advisories, corresponding with journalists/media, drafting promotional social media posts and graphics, and attending in-person events.

Work Interactions

The Communications Officer reports to the Initiative’s Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives and works in close collaboration with the Associate Director for Engagement, Assistant Director and Director. The Communications Officer interacts with senior figures in the Catholic community, representatives from outside organizations with whom the Initiative collaborates, the Georgetown community, individual donors and foundations, members of the local community, students, and invited guests.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6-8+ years of demonstrated communications, organizational support, and administrative experience
• A strong ability to drive multiple projects, meet deadlines, maintain professionalism, and exhibit close attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional project management skills and an ability to follow through
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills and an ability to think critically
• Experience with interfacing with Catholic leaders, high-level board members, donors, and vendors
• Comfortable working in a collaborative work environment and experience in non-profit administration
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A commitment to the core values of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
• Knowledge of the work of the Initiative and a dedication to its mission
• Comfort working in a faith-based organization and familiarity with Catholic teachings

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Experience in higher education, public policy, non-profit, or Catholic community leadership
• Experience with Airtable, social media management tools, and Google Suite

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation

Pay Range

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.