Director of Strategic Communications

Episcopal Diocese of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a strategic Director of Communication to lead its communications program from Houston. This executive role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees a four-person team, directing branding, content, media relations, and campaigns across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include shaping strategies, creating content, coordinating media, and managing digital channels while collaborating with diocesan staff, congregations, and external partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience across a broad range of communications media.
• Excellent writing ability, and verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience implementing marketing and communications plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated communications strategies aligned with the diocese’s mission and priorities.
• Lead creation, editing, and publication of diocesan news, features, and digital content.
• Coordinate media relations, campaigns, and major events with leadership.
• Oversee digital and social media strategy and governance of diocesan properties.
• Provide communications training and support to staff and congregations.
• Manage vendor relationships and communications budgets.

Skills

Broad communications media knowledge

Excellent writing

Verbal and presentation skills

Campaign planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lightroom

After Effects

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a strategic Director of Communication to lead its communications program from Houston. This executive role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees a four-person team, directing branding, content, media relations, and campaigns across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include shaping strategies, creating content, coordinating media, and managing digital channels while collaborating with diocesan staff, congregations, and external partners to