Content Writer I

Cross Catholic Outreach; Pompano Beach (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a motivated Content Writer I to craft inspirational fundraising and reporting content for print and digital channels. You will gather stories from partners and beneficiaries, creating compelling copy for donor audiences while supporting development and fundraising initiatives.

You’ll travel occasionally to interview partners, work cross-functionally with the Marketing & Communications team, and contribute to mission-driven content in a faith-infused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or creative writing preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional or marketing agency writing experience.
• Experience writing promotional or marketing copy for digital/web audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and proofread marketing and storytelling content across formats.
• Research, write and produce marketing content aligned with brand identity.
• Communicate strategic goals behind written content to teams.
• Select photos and work with designers to enhance materials.
• Conduct interviews to gather human-interest stories for donor audiences.
• Develop knowledge of programs and fieldwork through meetings and visits.
• Stay informed on marketing trends and best practices.
• Tag and organize photos in shared networks with keywords.

Skills

Content writing

Copywriting

Editing

Storytelling

SEO knowledge

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Time management

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole/French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or creative writing

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

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Content Writer I

MarComm Full Time Pompano Beach, FL, US

Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic ministry with an ecumenical staff of Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox believers working in unity to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise, disaster relief, and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ to the poorest of the poor in more than 30 countries around the world. We believe strongly in unifying Christians in this mission of mercy, and we believe that creating a welcoming work environment for all Christian faiths is essential to achieving our ministry goals.

Position Title: Content Writer I

Department: MarComm

Reports to:Associate Editor

Position Location: Remote

Position Type: Exempt

Position Summary:

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a motivated Content Writer I who can communicate our mission and passion for serving the poor in Christ’s name. As a member of our Marketing & Communications team, you will join a dedicated group to supply our Development and Fundraising teams with inspirational and effective marketing materials in a variety of formats for both print and digital channels. As a writer, you will create compelling fundraising and reporting content about on-the-ground efforts and the impact of good work being accomplished through inspirational Church leaders and ministry partners in over 30 countries.

You will also have opportunities to travel to developing countries and interview partners and beneficiaries to gather stories about our life-changing work and then share those stories with our donor and prospect audiences through compelling copy and fundraising initiatives.

Our team collaborates and works cross-functionally with various internal partner departments throughout the organization. Our team also cares deeply and creates content with lasting impact. If you are a committed Christian excited by the prospect of working in a faith-infused environment, participating in daily staff devotions and promoting Christ-centered relief and development projects,

Please include a cover letter detailing your Christian background

Educational or Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or creative writing preferred
• Fundraising and/or marketing background preferred

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in professional or marketing agency-based writing
• Experience writing promotional or marketing copy
• Experience writing for a digital/web audience

Knowledge, Skills, & Character Required:

• Knowledge/familiarity with the teachings and values of the Catholic Church
• Ability to incorporate strong and motivational Catholic, biblical and spiritual themes and ideas into writing across various platforms (print, digital, social media, etc.)
• Understanding of how to create content that draws and motivates an audience to a specific call-to-action.
• Skill to gather and synthesize information from various sources
• Ability to take on multiple tasks and meet all deadlines for assignments as required. (Must be able to handle strict deadlines.)
• Confidence to defend/debate ideas without ego interference and the ability to be flexible (diplomatic attitude) when handling edits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong proficiency in grammar
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to consistently produce quality content that meets ministry standards; strong capability to receive and effectively apply stakeholder edits; able to interpret and apply constructive feedback to enhance materials
• Possess a positive, service-oriented attitude and be a good team player
• Working knowledge of SEO strategy/practices a plus, as well as digital writing tactics
• Bilingual intermediate Spanish, Haitian Creole or French preferred
• This role requires the ability to perform standard office functions, including prolonged sitting, standing and computer use. Occasional lifting, carrying or moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds my be required.
• This position requires occasional domestic and international travel to visit ministry partners and attend meetings, trainings, conferences and organizational events. Travel may be conducted by airplane, automobile, bus or other reasonable means. Travel frequency is expected to be limited and scheduled in advance when possible.
• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of the Ministry.
• Feels a calling to serve God through serving Cross Catholic Outreach in this capacity.
• Believes in and supports the mission and ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach and agrees with the conduct policies and conduct expectations of Cross Catholic Outreach.

Duties:

• Develop, write and proofread insightful, targeted, faith-minded and effective marketing and storytelling content on a regular basis in a variety of formats; print and digital. (Minimum of three directed assignments per week, with drafts due on Fridays.)
• Research, write and produce directed and strategic marketing content, achieving the highest level of quality and ensuring consistency within brand identity, messaging and style guide.
• Provide clear communication of the strategic/thematic goal behind the creation of written content to team members and internal stakeholders.
• Carefully select photos and other pertinent material to enhance writing and work with graphic designers to create effective marketing material.
• Conduct interviews to gather human-interest stories of ministry partners and beneficiaries and write up harvested stories and trip notes as Library references. (Includes maintaining integrity, respect and care for interview subjects.)
• Develop deep knowledge of programs and places we work via ongoing participation in program and team meetings, field visits and active information seeking.
• Remain informed and aware of communication, fundraising and marketing trends.
• Catalog and identify (tag) photos in shared network files/resources (Photobase) using keywords, captions and descriptions.