Content Writer I

Cross Catholic International; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a Content Writer I to communicate our mission and impact through compelling fundraising and reporting content across print and digital formats. You will gather stories from partners and beneficiaries, and craft materials for development and donor audiences while traveling to developing countries as needed.

The role supports the Marketing & Communications team and emphasizes mission-driven storytelling, strong grammar, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in

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.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and ability to weave faith-themed content into writing across formats.
• SEO knowledge and digital writing tactics preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and proofread insightful, faith-minded marketing content in print and digital formats.
• Research and produce strategic marketing content aligned with brand identity and messaging.
• Communicate strategic goals behind content to teammates and stakeholders.
• Select visuals and coordinate with designers to enhance marketing materials.
• Conduct interviews to gather human-interest stories from ministry partners and beneficiaries.

Skills

Professional writing

Marketing copy

Storytelling

Digital writing

SEO basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism/writing

Fundraising/marketing background preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

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.

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 ***

Education 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 & Abilities Require/Preferred:

• 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 may be required.
• This position requires occasional domestic and international travel to visit ministry partners and attend meetings, trainings, conferences or 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Cross Catholic Outreach has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace for 2026. This certification is based entirely on anonymous feedback from our employees through an independent employee engagement survey. We strive to maintain a healthy workplace culture, treating our staff as brothers and sisters in Christ while glorifying God in all that we do. At Cross Catholic Outreach, we know that when employees feel valued, heard and equipped, we can make an even greater impact!