Content Writer II

Cross Catholic Outreach; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a Content Writer II to join our MarComm team remotely. You will craft fundraising and storytelling content across print and digital channels, interviewing ministry partners and beneficiaries to illustrate impact.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensure brand voice, and apply SEO and digital writing tactics while meeting tight deadlines and traveling to developing countries as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or creative writing.
• Fundraising and/or marketing background is a plus.
• At least 5+ years of professional or agency-based writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and proofread insightful, faith-minded marketing content in print and digital formats.
• Research, write, and produce strategic marketing content with brand consistency.
• Develop themes for major campaigns and coordinate with strategy teams.
• Build brand awareness through targeted, grant and fundraising content.
• Communicate the strategic goals behind content to stakeholders.
• Select photos and work with designers to create marketing materials.
• Conduct interviews to gather human-interest stories and craft reports.

Skills

Content writing

Marketing copy

Digital writing

Storytelling

Interviewing partners

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or creative writing

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Dropbox

Job description

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.

Best Christian Workplace Certified 2026

Position Title: Content Writer II
Department: MarComm
Reports to: Associate Editor
Position Location: Remote
Position Type: Exempt

Position Summary:

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a motivated Content Writer II 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,

Educational or Certification Requirements:

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

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of experience in professional or marketing agency-based writing.
• Experience writing promotional or marketing copy.
• Experience writing for a digital/web audience.
• Experience with writing/editing in a variety of tones and audience-specific styles.
• Video script writing experience.
• Must be able to propose (and implement) viable solutions/improvements when challenges arise.

Knowledge, Skills, & Character Required:

• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christlike 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.
• 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.).
• Proven understanding of how to create content that draws and motivates an audience to a specific call-to-action.
• Skill in gathering and synthesizing information from various sources.
• Ability to translate complex/technical/specialty language/ideas and distill it into clear, simple copy that audiences will understand and connect with.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks and meet all deadlines for assignments as required. (Must be able to handle strict deadlines.)
• Confidence to thoughtfully defend and debate ideas, balanced with flexibility and diplomacy to incorporate feedback, edits, and revisions effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong proficiency in grammar.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Dropbox.
• 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.
• 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:

• Develop, write and proofread insightful, targeted, faith-minded and effective marketing and storytelling content on a regular basis in a variety of formats, both 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.
• Develop and pitch creative themes for major marketing campaigns and initiatives, while collaborating with internal strategy team to share ideas and create cohesive multichannel campaign content.
• Build brand awareness through carefully crafted and strategic, goal-oriented content for campaigns, major appeals, and disaster relief fundraising.
• 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.)
• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to plan, create, and execute successful content gathering strategies and ensure capture of relevant in-country assets during travel.
• Develop deep knowledge of organization history, philosophy, ministry partners/programs and places we work via ongoing participation in program and team meetings, field visits and active information seeking.
• Help mentor newer content writers and encourage/guide them as they learn and grow to familiarize themselves with brand voice, editorial standards, processes, etc., within brand identity and the ministry's strategic alignment.
• Remain informed and aware of communication, fundraising, and marketing trends.
• Develop, plan and present "mission reports" for staff, highlighting useful story details.
• Catalog and identify (tag) photos in shared network files/resources (Photobase) using keywords, captions, and descriptions.
• Share learnings and insights with the larger MarComm team that help strengthen strategic, creative, and writing approaches and process improvements with good stewardship top of mind.
• Perform other duties as assigned.