Communications Strategist

SUMMARY

This is a full-time position under the immediate supervision of the Director of Communications. In this position, the Communications Strategist will contribute to the strategic direction and execution of Prevent Ed's Marketing & Communications efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within a team of program staff to manage the voice of the organization to enhance its brand identity, communications, marketing, and fund development capabilities.
• Create, coordinate, and monitor content for Prevent Ed's social media efforts, including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, Linked In, Tik Tok, and You Tube.
• Produce and edit external communications, including but not limited to: blog and social media posts, website content, newsletter, email marketing, press releases, promotional materials, while ensuring that all content reflects an equity lens.
• Maintain the identity and brand of the agency and ensure that all agency-produced media conform to desired design quality and layout.
• Work with the Director of Communications to create effective email content for Prevent Ed's target audiences.
• Maintain the media relations database (Muck Rack), identify relevant reporters for campaigns, create press lists, pitch stories and op-eds to media outlets.
• Assist in recording, producing, editing, and distributing the Preven Table podcast.
• Update and maintain internal video and photography databases.
• Create engaging video and graphic content for storytelling and educational purposes, demonstrating excellent writing skills.
• Work as a member of the Prevent Ed team in all areas that promote the mission and overall success of the agency.
• Perform all other work as assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High degree of maturity and emotional stability.
• Ability to maintain effective and cooperative relationships with volunteers, clients, staff members, and other community social service agencies.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Cooperative spirit to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent research and fact-checking abilities.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Ability to organize well, show attention to detail, and exhibit follow-through.
• Interest in personal and professional growth and the desire to seek supervision and knowledge to assist in this process.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in communications, or related field; or at least five (5) years of digital communications experience running social media and email strategy.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other equivalent graphic design and video editing platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage reporting of digital program metrics and synthesize data-driven insights to inform future strategic recommendations, preferably using Sprout Social.
• Hands-on experience managing the latest digital tools, including Linked In Ad and Twitter Ad platforms, Facebook Business Suite, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• E-mail, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, data entry. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other equivalent graphic design and video editing platforms preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a hybrid position with a schedule mutually agreed upon between employee and supervisor.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job includes: sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs on a regular basis; lifting up to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, as well as possess the skills and meet the demands outlined in this job description. Upon an individual's request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities, or related to the skills and demands outlined herein.

Prevent Ed will determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made.

Why Join Prevent Ed?

At Prevent Ed, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to prevention, treatment, and recovery. We value lived experience, teamwork, and community impact.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support others while continuing your own professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences. Our team values different perspectives and believes that a wide range of voices makes us stronger and more effective in our work. If you're passionate about what we do and believe you'd be a good fit, we encourage you to apply - even if your experience doesn't match every listed qualification.

Prevent Ed was voted the Best Place to Work in St Louis for mid-sized business in 2025!!!