Director of Communications & Storytelling

Ccdocle

Cleveland (OH)

Hybrid

USD 57,000 - 73,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a Communications Director in Cleveland, OH to lead media relations and editorial operations. You will coordinate with an external PR partner, develop an editorial board and a searchable story bank, and produce content for media, web, social channels, newsletters and annual reports.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed storytelling, editorial standards, and collaboration with program leaders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum three years in media relations, journalism, editorial content or nonprofit communications.
Portfolio of media materials and multi-channel editorial content demonstrating interviewing, writing, editing and storytelling.
Experience developing pitches, spokespeople and managing communications through review/approval.
Experience building editorial calendars, workflows or story banks.

Responsibilities

Lead media relations aligned with the approved message platform and external PR partner.
Develop and manage editorial board, calendar and searchable story bank.
Gather information, interview stakeholders and produce publication-ready content.
Draft/edit press materials, statements and briefings; manage approvals and timelines.
Attend events to report stories and support media opportunities.