Brand Storyteller

Valliant Consulting Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite childcare

PTO bonuses

Job summary

Travois is seeking a Brand Storyteller to craft and share compelling stories about our mission and client work through digital and print channels. You will manage a cross-channel content calendar and ensure all content reflects authentic client narratives.

The role involves creating website copy, email campaigns, press releases, and social media content, with occasional travel to industry events and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, English, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies that communicate Travois' mission, values, and client impact across channels.
• Create cohesive brand storytelling content including SEO copy, emails, press releases, and social posts.
• Travel for project groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and conferences to capture photography, video, and interviews.

Skills

Copywriting

Public relations

Storytelling

Social media

Communication

Relationship building

Editing/proofing

Education

Bachelor's degree (journalism, PR, communications, marketing, English)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Travois

Travois is committed to helping Tribal nations build homes for families and grow their economies. Our mission is to help our clients create communities where every family has a safe home and every person has a good job. We are experts in affordable housing, architecture, asset management and compliance, and economic development in Indian Country.

Travois celebrated 30 years in 2025, and we continue to grow our services and our impact. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values here: https://travois.com/about-us/our-story/

The Brand Storyteller Position

The Brand Storyteller is a new role, and will be tasked with telling the story of Travois and our clients through digital and print communications, as well as in-person marketing opportunities such as industry conferences, project ribbon-cuttings, and photoshoots. The ideal candidate is passionate about our mission, loves connecting with people, and has excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of strategies that effectively communicate Travois' mission, vision, and core values. This includes highlighting the positive impact of our clients using various channels to ensure that our message reaches stakeholders and promotes a stronger understanding of our services and benefits to new clients.
• Create compelling content that conveys a cohesive brand story across all channels. This includes the management of digital content calendars to ensure timely and relevant content delivery across all channels. All content must be originally produced, not AI-generated, to reflect the unique stories of our clients and company. The content may include:
  • SEO-focused website copywriting
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Press releases
  • Video and photo storytelling
  • Social media posts
  • Print marketing collateral
  • Request-for-proposal responses
• Serve as a brand ambassador representing the company and its values in all communications and interactions. This includes traveling to project groundbreakings and ribbon-cutting ceremonies to capture photos, videos, interviews, and other documentation that highlight our clients' accomplishments and Travois' role in helping them achieve their milestones. Additionally, it involves attending industry conferences to promote Travois services and build relationships with potential new clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, English, or a related field
• Candidates with foundational experience in communications and an eagerness to learn and grow professionally are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in marketing copywriting, including email marketing, press releases, website content, and print marketing collateral, without the use of AI.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, specifically InDesign and Premiere. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Experience creating and uploading social media content for platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, and LinkedIn.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to handle technical subject matter and speak knowledgeably with sales leads and project partners.
• Knowledge of public relations principles to attract media attention.
• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to the needs of internal and external clients.
• Basic understanding of website HTML and content management systems.

Travel requirements:

• Approximately 25% travel is expected (typically averages 1 trip per month, although this could vary), consisting of marketing trips, client visits, and industry conferences.
• Travel may be required on short notice, but generally, trips will be planned in advance.

General requirements:

• Must have the ability to problem solve and think independently.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective ongoing relationships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet applications, Salesforce, Asana, Prezi, and/or related software.

What Travois Offers

As a Certified B Corporation, supporting our employees as whole individuals is an important part of our company's mission. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Benefits for employees of Travois include competitive paid time off, holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, onsite childcare, PTO bonuses, and more.

Travois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

This search is being conducted by Valliant Consulting Group. If you require reasonable accommodations, please reach out to us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to work with you.