Bulletin Editor

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary

The Parish Bulletin Editor is responsibile for the preparation, editing, and timely submission of the weekly parish bulletin. This role ensures that parish communications are clear, accurate, visually consistnet, and reflective of the mission and life of the Catholic parish. The bulletin Editor collaborates with parish staff and ministry leaders to gather content and present it in a professional and engaging format. Work may be completed on-site or remotely, depending on parish needs.

Job Responsibilities

Bulletin Production

Compile, edit, and format the weely parish bulletin

Ensure all content is accurate, proofread, and submitted by publication deadlines

Coordinate with the parish's bulletin publisher service

Maintain consistency in layout, style, and branding

Content Coordination

Gather announcements, event information, and ministry updates from parish staff and leaders

Edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and appropriateness

Prioritize content based on importance and available space

Ensure inclusion of required parish information (Mass times, contact info, etc.)

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain regular communication with parish staff regarding bulletin deadlines and submissions

Provide reminders and guidance to ministry leaders on submitting content

Collaborate with parish leadership to highlight key initiatives and events

Digital & Print Distribution

Submit final bulletin files to publisher on schedule

Coordinate posting of the bulletin to the parish website

Maintain an archive of past bulletins

Mission Integration

Ensure bulletin content reflects the mission, teachings, and life of the Catholic Church

Promote parish events, ministries, and opportunities for faith formation and service

Maintain a tone that is welcoming, clear, and pastorally appropriate

Job Requirements

Core Competencies

Written communication and editing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Organization and deadline management

Creativity within established guidlanes

Qualifications

Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the teachings of the Church

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Experience with desktop publishing or design tools, especially Canva Pro

High attention to detail and ability to meet strict weekly deadlines

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff and volunteers.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.