Hybrid: Strategic Communications Lead

Kalamazoo Community Foundation; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Community Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Communications Officer to develop and implement our communications strategy, ensuring consistent brand voice and public-facing messaging. This full-time, hybrid role reports to Senior Marketing & Communications Officer and focuses on media relations, editorial calendar, and collateral development.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in journalism or corporate communications, a BA in a related field, strong writing, and a track record

Qualifications

• BA degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• 5+ years in journalism or corporate communications.
• Portfolio of communications work.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement KZCF's communications strategy and brand voice.
• Lead press releases and media relations.
• Create print publications and collateral and manage contractors/freelancers.
• Oversee editorial calendar and content of publications and electronic communications.
• Write speeches and presentations for the organization as needed.
• Coordinate sponsorship activities and stakeholde​r communications.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Communications

Branding

Public speaking

Cross-cultural

Education

BA in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Kalamazoo Community Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Communications Officer to develop and implement our communications strategy, ensuring consistent brand voice and public-facing messaging. This full-time, hybrid role reports to Senior Marketing & Communications Officer and focuses on media relations, editorial calendar, and collateral development.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in journalism or corporate communications, a BA in a related field, strong writing, and a track record