Brand Storyteller (Copywriter)

OVERVIEW

As a local nonprofit arts and cultural education organization the Center strives to be a multicultural gathering place that inspires, transforms, and builds a more connected community through exceptional live experiences. To accomplish its mission and vision the Center will be a place where all feel welcome, accepted, and able to achieve our fullest potential.

JOB SUMMARY

As a team member of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, you will help build a positive working environment where employees bring the Center’s mission of serving as a gathering place for all in our community to life.

Under the general supervision of the Center’s Senior Manager of Creative Services, the Brand Storyteller is our lead wordsmith who understands how to craft messages that connect and inform our audiences in a way that drives meaningful action. Leads the team in editorial, advertising and promotional copy, sales and marketing, creative proposal writing, grant writing, strategic direction, and project management. Create compelling content that will be shared through many mediums. Encourages and engages in inter-departmental collaboration on the Center’s audience-centric approach to communications.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the primary/essential functions of the position and are not all-inclusive.

• Support all Center departments by leading messaging efforts across a wide range of deliverables, from concept to execution with written and verbal communications to achieve objectives including, but not limited to, articles, letters, presentations, emails, reports, press releases, advertising copy, social media messaging, fundraising and executive communications.
• Collaborate with creative services team to conceptualize various creative projects.
• Uphold and maintain the Center’s Brand Communications Guide and ensure brand consistency and writing standards are integrated through all communications.
• Develop and manage the Center’s content calendar including, but not limited to, the creation of all Center eNewsletters and blogs.
• Proofread and edit all Center communications and creative projects.
• Research and consult with the audience development team to develop creative and compelling copy and campaigns.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

The following are the secondary functions of the position and are not all-inclusive.

• Serve as the ambassador among the Center staff and volunteers to encourage understanding and appreciation of the various audience development campaigns.
• Attend various events at the Center and in the community as an advocate for the Center
• Work occasional nights and weekends.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in creative writing, journalism, or communications. Grant writing experience is preferred but not required.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to submit proof of vaccination. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be submitted post-offer pre-employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thrives and contributes as part of a collaborative team with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism in a positive way to elevate communications.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Advanced oral and written communications skills.
• Advanced proofreading skills
• Outstanding organization skills, self-starter.
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt.

Please provide writing samples with your application.

We welcome the opportunity to support accommodations to achieve equity in our hiring process