Production Assistant – Catholic Herald Full Time

Summary/Objective:
The Production Assistant reports to the Editor and supports the production, design, and digital presentation of the Catholic Herald. This position assists with newspaper layout and design, digital content production, advertising materials, and multimedia projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and layout newspaper pages.
• Create advertisements, promotional materials, graphics, and other visual content for print and digital platforms.
• Assist with planning, producing, and placing content for website and social media channels.
• Support diocesan communications assisting with graphic and design assignments.
• Coordinate and communicate with print vendors, online publication partners, and other external service providers.
• Assist with occasional photography and writing assignments for print and digital publication.

Required Competencies:

• Should strive to personally know, love, and serve Jesus Christ through active participation in the life of the Catholic Church.
• Must publicly profess and strive to follow Catholic teachings as proclaimed by the Magisterium of the Church.
• Should have strong interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively and joyfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Contribute to a positive working environment through words and actions, and maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate integrity and a striving for excellence at work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• A reputation for ethical work, honesty, reliability, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to effectively work with diocesan staff 
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe (InDesign and Photoshop), Canva, and layout design experience or a willingness to learn.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field preferred.

Classification:

• Full Time

Workdays & Hours:

• Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Reports to:

• Editor of the Catholic Herald

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed or intended to be a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, at the discretion of the Bishop of the Diocese of Madison.