Communication - Content Creator

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is seeking a proactive Content Creator to research and develop engaging content that tells our story. You will help produce print and digital assets, design marketing pieces, and capture stories about our daily efforts that feed 100,000 neighbors each month.

The role emphasizes storytelling, strong design, and clear communication. On-site position; can collaborate across teams, uphold brand standards, and support editorial planning.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written communication, editing skills, grammar and AP Style knowledge.
• Understanding of graphic design principles and common communication tools.
• Highly collaborative with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development (research, write and design) and distribution of impactful content across platforms.
• Adapt messages for diverse audiences including donors, volunteers and partners.
• Provide copywriting, design, print, video and publication guidance for day-to-day needs.
• Uphold brand standards to ensure consistent representation.
• Contribute to strategic planning with a focus on those served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

AP Style

Graphic design principles

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in communication, journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Job description

TITLE: Communication and Marketing Content Creator

SUPERVISOR: Director of Communication

JOB OVERVIEW: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is looking for a proactive Content Creator with the curiosity and drive to help research and develop engaging content that tells the story of The Food Bank and our constituents. This self-starter will help produce and distribute print and digital assets to a wide range of audiences. From designing engaging and visual marketing pieces to capturing stories about our day-to-day efforts that help feed 100,000 neighbors each month, the Content Creator will improve brand awareness through strong storytelling, design and creative communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support development (research, write and design) and distribution of impactful, creative content for use across platforms in fulfillment of the editorial calendar.
• Adapt key messages into materials that meet the needs of diverse audiences, including internal constituents, media, partner agencies, donors, volunteers, neighbors and more.
• Provide copywriting, design, print, video and publication advice and support for day-to-day communication needs of The Food Bank team members.
• Uphold brand standards to ensure The Food Bank is represented appropriately.
• Contribute to strategic planning, with an emphasis on the needs of those we serve.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional written communication, editing skills, grammar and knowledge of AP Style.
• Understanding of graphic design principles and common communication tools.
• Highly collaborative with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in communication, journalism, English, creative writing or similar programs.
• Portfolio of relevant past projects helpful.
• Comfortable in Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Knowledge in the area of food insecurity or charitable organizations is a bonus.

This position is located on-site; remote work is not considered for this role.