Brand & Communications Strategist — Hybrid, Storytelling

Hammer-; Wayzata (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hammer & NER seeks a Brand & Communications Strategist to bring the organization's mission to life through clear, compelling communications. You will develop content, manage channels and execute integrated communications that engage employees, families, donors, partners, and the broader community.

You will steward evolving brand strategy and translate it into experiences and messaging across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing or brand management.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing digital communications, including social media, website and email.
• Experience developing and executing content plans, editorial calendars and integrated communications projects.
• Strong project management skills with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Brand management: steward the Hammer & NER brand and ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Content strategy and storytelling: develop editorial calendars and create compelling content about people served, staff and partnerships.
• Internal and external communications: plan and distribute newsletters, leadership messages and community updates.
• Digital channels and technology: manage social media, website and email communications; optimize content.
• Sponsorships and community visibility: oversee sponsorships and partnerships for alignment with priorities.
• Project management and collaboration: lead multiple communications projects, coordinate with vendors and teams, track outcomes.

Skills

Brand management

Content strategy

Storytelling & writing

Digital communications

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Hammer & NER seeks a Brand & Communications Strategist to bring the organization's mission to life through clear, compelling communications. You will develop content, manage channels and execute integrated communications that engage employees, families, donors, partners, and the broader community.

You will steward evolving brand strategy and translate it into experiences and messaging across the organization.