Strategic Communications Writer & Storyteller

Federated Insurance; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension / 401(k)

Volunteer time & gift matching

Job summary

Federated Insurance is seeking a Communications Specialist to generate compelling content and provide editorial expertise across a range of internal and external channels. You will help strategize, write, and distribute communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations.

The role requires translating complex insurance and risk-management concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences, with an emphasis on quality writing and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or equivalent writing/advertising experience
• Minimum of two years of experience writing and editing content for publication (preferred)
• Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and punctuation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of email marketing, SEO, and website content strategy
• Basic understanding of printing and publication processes
• Foundational knowledge of graphic design principles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate creative content, craft compelling stories, and provide editorial expertise across internal and external communication channels
• Help strategize, write, and distribute meaningful communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations
• Translate technical insurance and risk-management concepts into clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse audiences

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Editorial writing

Content strategy

SEO

Email marketing

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federated Insurance is seeking a Communications Specialist to generate compelling content and provide editorial expertise across a range of internal and external channels. You will help strategize, write, and distribute communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations.

The role requires translating complex insurance and risk-management concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences, with an emphasis on quality writing and audience engagement.