Digital Media Specialist

Diocese of Tucson
Job Description
Job Title: Digital Media Specialist Status: Full Time Exemption Status:Exempt Salary Grade:27 Department/

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Diocese of Tucson Pastoral Center / Tucson, AZ Position Summary: The Digital Media Specialist tells the story of the Diocese of Tucson and creates content using social media, video, photography, and digital platforms to share the Gospel while showcasing the life of the Diocese of Tucson in its parishes, schools, and ministries. This role combines evangelizing with the skill of digital content production, capturing authentic and relevant stories that inspire and engage, while inviting others into a deeper relationship with the Church and all that the Church holds to be true.

The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Travel to parishes, schools, diocesan ministries and programs throughout the diocese to capture photos and video content that tell stories of faith, service, and community.
• Produce short-form video content (reels, stories, multimedia packages) as well as longer narrative pieces for stories, campaigns, appeals, and special events.
• Write relevant stories, captions, scripts, and accompanying copy that reflect the voice and mission of the Diocese of Tucson.
• Identify and pursue story ideas that shine a light on the human impact of diocesan ministries (e.g. vocations, youth ministry).

• Manage day-to-day content and posting across Diocesan social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Twitter, Linked In, etc.)
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages appropriately, and grow the diocesan online community.
• Track and report on analytics/performance, adjusting strategy based on what resonates.

• Set up, operate, and manage live streams for Masses, diocesan events, and special celebrations.
• Coordinate video/audio equipment and troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.
• Edit and publish recorded event footage for on-demand viewing.

• Work closely with the Communications Director, Digital Marketing & Web Manager, parish/school communications liaisons, and ministry leaders to gather stories and coordinate shoots.
• Ensure all content aligns with diocesan messaging, branding, and Catholic teaching.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, and hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Proficiency with professional DSLR and ENG cameras, photography equipment, and content creation software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Cap Cut, Canva, or equivalent applications.
• Experience with live streaming platforms and equipment (OBS, You Tube Live, etc.)
• Strong writing skills and an eye for compelling visual storytelling.
• Comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects, and traveling to various diocesan locations.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for Masses and events.
• Excellent communications skills including written, verbal,…