Communications Coordinator

Nashville Public Radio; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chamber EDC in Bismarck, ND seeks a Communications Coordinator to craft clear, compelling content that communicates the organization’s mission and promotes the Bismarck-Mandan region to members, partners, and prospective residents and businesses.

The role focuses on strategic storytelling, content planning, and message alignment across web, print, email, and ads, with collaboration across departments to ensure consistent branding and impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing with strong tone and message alignment.
• Experience writing for newsletters, printed publications, web, and email.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engagement with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage content for Connection Magazine, including monthly feature on regional topics and articles for members.
• Develop original written materials for economic development and member communication tools and newsletters.
• Contribute content and ideas for social media, presentations, websites, and advertising.
• Coordinate with Director of Public Affairs and Marketing Manager for brand alignment and cohesive messaging.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Newsletters

Web content

Email campaigns

Storytelling

Stakeholder comms

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Job description

Position Overview

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for crafting clear, compelling written content that communicates the Chamber EDC’s mission and promotes the Bismarck-Mandan region to members, partners, and prospective residents and businesses. This role focuses on strategic storytelling, content planning, and message alignment across multiple platforms including web, print, email, and ads.

Required Experience

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to tone, clarity, and message alignment
• Experience writing for newsletters, printed publications, web, and email
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to comfortably engage with leaders in the Bismarck Mandan business community
• Strong understanding of storytelling in a regional development or membership context
• Familiarity with economic development or business marketing is a plus
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Position Responsibilities

• Write and manage content for Connection Magazine, including the monthly feature on in-depth regional topics as well as articles to communicate the Chamber EDC’s work to its membership
• Develop original written materials for a range of economic development and member communication tools and email newsletters
• Contribute written content and ideas for social media, presentation materials, websites, and advertising
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Public Affairs and Marketing Manager to ensure brand alignment and cohesive messaging across all platforms
• Provide event-day support to the Chamber EDC team and carry out other responsibilities as assigned

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field
• 1-3 years of work experience in a related field

Salary

• Dependent on qualifications and years of experience