Strategic Area Communications & Publishing Lead

Newsletter Jobs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking an Area Publishing & Communications Director to lead a team of managers and staff in delivering unified messaging for priority audiences in the area. You will set strategic communications plans, oversee publishing operations, and build relationships with key leaders and community stakeholders.

This senior role reports to the Director for Temporal Affairs and requires strong leadership, writing, and program management skills, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of professional-level experience.
• Proven people-management experience (3+ years).
• Experience developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to translate complex ideas for leadership and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of managers and staff to communicate clearly and consistently.
• Manage organizational identity, reputation, and external relations.
• Develop internal and external campaigns and strategic relationships.
• Oversee area communications across print, video, social, and web channels.
• Plan, budget, and forecast publishing products and timelines.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, promotions, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Public relations

People management

Writing & editing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking an Area Publishing & Communications Director to lead a team of managers and staff in delivering unified messaging for priority audiences in the area. You will set strategic communications plans, oversee publishing operations, and build relationships with key leaders and community stakeholders.

This senior role reports to the Director for Temporal Affairs and requires strong leadership, writing, and program management skills, with a