Content Writer

Position Summary

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking a motivated Content Writer 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, write and proofread insightful, targeted, faith‑minded and effective marketing and storytelling content on a regular basis in a variety of formats; 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.

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, write up harvested stories and trip notes as library references, maintaining integrity, respect and care for interview subjects.

Develop deep knowledge of programs and places we work via ongoing participation in program and team meetings, field visits and active information seeking.

Remain informed and aware of communication, fundraising and marketing trends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ‑like attitude in dealing with people within and outside the ministry.

Feels a calling to serve God through Cross Catholic Outreach in this capacity.

Believes in and supports the mission and ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach, and agrees with conduct policies and expectations.

Knowledge / familiarity with the teachings and values of the Catholic Church.

Ability to incorporate strong and motivational Catholic, biblical and spiritual themes across platforms.

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 take on multiple tasks and meet all deadlines for assignments as required.

Confidence to defend / debate ideas without ego interference and the ability to be flexible when handling edits.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong grammar proficiency.

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Excellent time management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to consistently produce quality content that meets ministry standards and effectively respond to stakeholder edits.

Positive, service‑oriented attitude and good collaborator.

Knowledge of SEO strategy / practices and digital writing tactics (a plus).

Bilingual in intermediate Spanish, Haitian Creole or French preferred.

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in professional or marketing agency‑based writing.

Experience writing promotional or marketing copy.

Experience writing for a digital / web audience.

Education or Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or creative writing preferred.

Fundraising and / or marketing background preferred.

Application Process

Please submit your resume by email to

careers@crosscatholic.org

and include the title of the position in the subject line. Please be sure to include a cover letter detailing your spiritual background.

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