Communications and Content Manager

Wichita, KS

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own editorial planning and donor/internal communications storytelling with a clear content cadence and cross-team alignment to turn complex program work into audience-friendly messages.

  • Editorial Cadence: translate priorities into a consistent content plan and channel standards for donor, internal, and brand comms.
  • Content Ownership: serve as primary writer/editor for core updates, impact stories, stewardship content, and campaign messaging.
  • Donor & Internal Strategy: craft donor messaging rhythms and internal newsletters, aligning with Development and Marketing priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Editorial Planning, Content Strategy & Deployment
  • Develop and manage the editorial calendar across donor, internal, and brand communications
  • Translate organizational priorities into a clear, consistent content plan
  • Maintain a content inventory, identifying gaps, refresh opportunities, and missing content by audience
  • Establish editorial standards, channel expectations, cadence, and tone across communications
  • Provide content direction and priorities to the Communications Coordinator for publishing, formatting, and deployment
  • Own how content is produced across available resources, including direct writing, coordinator support, and external partners
  • Review performance data and adjust content approach based on engagement, clarity, and effectiveness
  • Content Development & Storytelling
  • Serve as the primary writer and editor for core organizational communications
  • Write and produce a significant portion of Envision’s written content, including donor communications, stewardship content, impact stories, internal updates, website copy, and campaign messaging
  • Craft clear, compelling narratives that reflect Envision’s mission, impact, and voice
  • Translate complex program and operational information into accessible, audience focused messaging
  • Donor Communications Strategy & Content
  • Develop and refine Envision’s donor communications approach, including messaging priorities, cadence, and content structure
  • Lead planning and narrative development for donor facing communications, including newsletters, impact updates, stewardship messaging, and campaign communications
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement through clearer storytelling and consistent communication rhythms
  • Partner with Development and Marketing to ensure donor communications align with fundraising priorities and campaigns
  • Internal Communications
  • Lead the development and ongoing management of Envision’s internal communications newsletter, including content planning, editorial structure, and collaboration with contributing teams? (Note: line from source)

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field required; marketing degrees considered with strong writing and communications experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in communications, content strategy, editorial, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated experience writing for multiple audiences and formats.
  • Experience developing communications plans, content cadence, or audience specific messaging approaches.
  • Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating quality and range required.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Strong understanding of audience-based messaging and narrative development
  • Ability to design and manage communications cadence for key audiences, particularly donor and internal communications
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, effective communications
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to manage a steady volume of content production while maintaining consistency and clarity
  • Ability to provide direction and support to a coordinator or junior team member

Preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience developing donor communications and stewardship messaging
  • Experience managing editorial calendars and content systems
  • Experience supporting internal communications in a complex organization

Benefits

  • Careers with purpose
  • Teamwork environment
  • Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
  • Envision Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • PTO & Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement