Reports to Executive Director of Brand & Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

The Social Media Director serves as a strategic architect of Bishop Robert Barron's digital presence, leading social media efforts across global platforms to advance Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’s mission of evangelization. The Social Media Director engages the culture by anticipating key moments, building influential relationships, and translating the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith into content that reaches millions.

Location: Rochester, MN

Employment Type: Full-time

Word on Fire is offering a minimum $25,000 relocation/sign-on bonus for the Social Media Director position.

Responsibilities

Work in close partnership with CEO and executive leadership to direct the overarching digital narrative for Bishop Robert Barron, ensuring his voice serves as the primary catalyst for cultural engagement across all global social media platforms
Present high-impact initiatives to the CEO that provide influential cultural moments as points of contact between Bishop Barron and his intended audience; apply a strategic approach to social positioning and communications
Consistently reinforce the core identity of Word on Fire through social channels, i.e. the teaching, preaching, and person of Bishop Robert Barron; uphold the dignity of his person and the Church's teachings
Anticipate and capitalize on high-stakes cultural moments, positioning Bishop Barron to engage in these moments proactively rather than reactively
Steward Bishop Barron’s digital reputation with a deep understanding of public relations, ensuring that social media engagement functions as a sophisticated PR engine that protects and promotes the mission of Word on Fire
Craft and execute a multi-platform growth strategy that prioritizes reach into the "nones" and secular demographics, leveraging Bishop Barron’s unique charism for evangelization
Monitor digital sentiment and cultural shifts, ensuring the apostolate pivots quickly to protect and elevate Bishop Barron's voice
Oversee the aesthetic and intellectual integrity of all content, ensuring that every short-form video, long-form discourse, and visual asset reflects the excellence and dignity of Word on Fire’s brand
Cultivate strategic, high-level relationships with global digital influencers and media personalities to facilitate collaborative opportunities
Translate complex theological and philosophical insights into high-impact digital assets that resonate with a global audience while maintaining the rigor of the Catholic intellectual tradition

Requirements

Extensive experience managing the digital presence of a high-profile public figure, major talent, or political leader, with a proven track record of successful reputation management
7 years of leadership in digital strategy or talent management within high-pressure, 24/7 media environments
A sophisticated understanding of "celebrity" or public-intellectual dynamics, including the ability to navigate the nuances of a person-centric brand
High-level strategic autonomy, demonstrated by the ability to move an organization from a defensive posture to a proactive, trend-setting digital presence
Expert-level knowledge of social media as a PR tool, with the instinct to manage rapid-response situations and high-stakes cultural moments
Exceptional ability to internalize and amplify the specific voice, tone, and cadence of Bishop Robert Barron
Deep familiarity with the Catholic intellectual tradition and the teachings of the Church
Ability to work irregular hours and travel as necessary to provide real-time digital coverage for the Bishop Barron’s events and public appearances
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Theology, Philosophy, or a related field
Direct experience in crisis communications or digital public relations
Experience managing digital accounts with a global reach exceeding one million followers

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, working on a computer
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to navigate active video production sets, which may involve standing for long durations or moving through outdoor/on-site locations during filming

Compensation And Benefits

Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.

Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:

Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

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