Digital Communications Lead: Conservation Storytelling

L-A-D Foundation, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickleave

Professional development

Job summary

LAD Foundation, Inc. seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead storytelling, audience engagement, website content, publications, and digital communications for the Foundation and Pioneer Forest.

The role involves developing strategies, managing websites and social channels, producing newsletters and reports, and coordinating multimedia content across Missouri properties. Travel and some evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of professional communications experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience managing digital content, websites, and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and communications software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies that advance organizational goals.
• Manage websites, digital content, and social media channels.
• Create stories highlighting conservation, forestry, recreation, education, philanthropy, and research.
• Produce newsletters, annual reports, publications, and organizational communications.
• Capture and coordinate photography and video content.
• Track communications performance and audience engagement metrics.
• Manage digital assets and maintain brand consistency across platforms.
• Collaborate with staff, board members, researchers, partners, grant recipients, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Communications strategy

Content management

Social media management

Project management

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

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

Tools

CMS platforms

Email marketing

SEO

Analytics

Digital asset management

Job description

LAD Foundation, Inc. seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead storytelling, audience engagement, website content, publications, and digital communications for the Foundation and Pioneer Forest.

The role involves developing strategies, managing websites and social channels, producing newsletters and reports, and coordinating multimedia content across Missouri properties. Travel and some evening/weekend work may be required.