DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of September 2, 2008

Director of Communications – Diocese of Oakland , Oakland

The Director of Communications supports the Bishop in his role as teacher and shepherd as a member of the Bishop’s Administrative Council (BAC) and advises the Bishop on policy decisions. S/he directs and supervises all official communication initiatives of the diocese, including strategic communications, media relations, media-based ministries, and electronic communications; functions as the official media spokesperson and communications consultant for the bishop; and provides strategic communications direction to diocesan offices and media training for departments and parishes.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

BA in journalism, communications, public relations or related field. Catholic theological education preferred.
At least seven years of professional experience in journalism, broadcasting, public relations or related field.
Demonstrated experience managing crisis communications.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing and copyediting.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with staff and all internal and external contacts. Understanding and appreciation of the multicultural diversity of the Oakland Diocese.
Experience managing budgets and developing work plans.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Practicing Catholic with demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic Church.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Communications:

Work collaboratively to identify, develop and implement effective internal and external communications strategies toward accomplishing diocesan goals and objectives.

Bishop’s Media Consultant and Spokesperson:

Advise and support the bishop in matters of strategic communications and media relations

Media-based Ministries:

Associate Publisher of The Catholic Voice and serve as the Bishop’s Delegate of El Heraldo Católico

Electronic Communications:

Develop the strategic direction for diocesan Internet presence and manage its implementation in collaboration with the diocesan webmaster.

EEOC CLASSIFICATION: E-10 with full Diocesan Benefits

Please submit your Resume and Letter of Intent by September 30, 2008 to: Penny Pendola , Ed.D; Director of Human Resources, Diocese of Oakland 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, Ca 94612 or e-mail to: ppendola@oakdiocese .org

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