The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS · 1 day ago
Marketing Communications Strategist
Columbus,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) Enterprises is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through education and wellness. They are seeking a Marketing Communications Strategist to lead media outreach efforts, develop messaging strategies, and produce compelling content that enhances brand awareness and stakeholder engagement.
EducationVirtual Workforce
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and publish high-quality content, including newsletters, journals, blogs, press releases, news stories, scripts, and social media posts, that showcases the organizations’ work and thought leadership
Partner with leaders, program coordinators, and managers to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling and strategic content development
Source, develop, and elevate authentic human-interest stories by capturing real-person experiences, testimonials, and community narratives
Develops media materials, including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and press kits, ensuring the organizations are positioned as a national thought leader
Create and manage communications plans, timelines, content pipelines, and editorial calendars to support ongoing and campaign-based initiatives
Oversee the production of recurring publications, podcast episodes, and multimedia storytelling assets in partnership with creative services teams
Ensure consistent brand voice, tone, and messaging across all communication channels, including digital, social media, paid media, sponsor/funder communications, and campaigns
Deliver executive communications support for senior leaders, including speeches, Op-Eds, talking points, newsletter content, and social media strategy
Lead the development, writing, and distribution of city impact reports, annual reports, and other signature organizational publications
Support national media outreach efforts by drafting media materials, pitching stories, cultivating relationships with journalists, and securing coverage with key content partners
Track engagement metrics and use insights to refine content strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit, corporate, or mission-driven communications
Experience writing in AP style
Media relations expertise, including pitching stories, cultivating journalist relationships, and securing earned media coverage
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong narrative voice
Experience with content management systems, newsletter platforms, and public relations strategy
Preferred
Understanding in multimedia storytelling (video, podcasting, photography)
Proven ability to translate complex ideas into accessible
Experience in paid media (commercial televisions ads, radio-buy, billboards, sponsored content, and advertorials)
Experience in a newsroom
Deep commitment to equity, nonprofits, and community empowerment
Company
The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS
National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) is a diversified social enterprise with an interdisciplinary approach to solving the needs of urban and underrepresented communities in health, workforce, and education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
John H. Gregory
Founder and CEO
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