Marketing Communications Specialist

Overview

The Marketing Communications Specialist executes day-to-day marketing and sales efforts for the Congregational Team, with a focus on customer-centered writing and video content creation. This role requires strong organization, problem resolution skills, flexibility, and collaboration across departments. Training and ongoing support are provided to ensure success in the role.
Key Responsibilities

Write, schedule, and send marketing emails to segmented congregational audiences
Support and optimize marketing copy across platforms
Produce audio and video content for social media, promotions, training, and customer education
Assist with webinar development and execution
Develop, brief, and manage print pieces for mailings and events
Collaborate with Marketing team colleagues to develop, execute, and support marketing plans focused on specific resources that meet customer needs
Work with the Design team to create design briefings, provide feedback, and track schedules at all routing stages
Help track schedules, contribute to annual marketing budgets, and support project workflows
Travel to 2–3 events annually to staff AFP booths
Provide administrative and other support as assigned
Desired Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
2–3 years of marketing experience; new college graduates with standout internships/relevant college work study experience will be considered
Experience in a mainline Protestant congregational ministry setting as volunteer, staff member, or other role
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong, engaging writing skills tailored to customer needs
Clear and precise verbal communication skills
Fluency and creativity with content creation used for promotional videos and instructional videos
Experience with editing, excerpting, and uploading video to YouTube and Vimeo
Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is a plus; enthusiasm for using it is even better
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot), project management tools (Teamwork), and Microsoft 365, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software quickly
Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with theological foundations and congregational life in the ELCA or other mainline Protestant denomination(s)
Salary and Location

The salary range for this position is $46,000–$50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and internal equity. This hybrid position is open to candidates living in the Twin Cities area and requires onsite work in the Minneapolis office 2–3 days per week.
Benefits

Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave. Also included is a pre-tax transportation program and no-cost gym access nearby. You will join a collaborative and creative hybrid work environment, with a talented group of 80 individuals who have a passion for their work. The corporate headquarters is located in the North Loop, Minneapolis with access to Light Rail and Metro Transit bus lines.

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