Communications Strategist

Eden Prairie, MN (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Turn client needs into research-driven communications and multi‑channel campaigns for K‑12 orgs, owning plan creation, execution oversight, and measurable outcomes.

  • Research-driven strategy development and client-aligned planning across multiple channels.
  • Execution oversight and evaluation of campaigns with emphasis on strong customer service.
  • Build consultative client relationships and support proposals to win and sustain business.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research to inform client communications and marketing strategies
  • Collaborate with clients to identify and prioritize communications and marketing goals
  • Develop strategic communications and marketing plans based on research and client input
  • Guide clients through plan implementation with a focus on strong customer service
  • Coordinate all phases of communications and marketing efforts, including research, strategy, execution, and evaluation for assigned client projects
  • Design graphics, print material and other visual and digital assets for client campaigns
  • Create and manage multi-channel marketing initiatives to raise awareness and support client objectives including creating, publishing, and monitoring content and adjusting strategies based on campaign performance data
  • Maintain strong, consultative client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention
  • Represent Captivate Media + Consulting and its services as a trusted advisor and ambassador
  • Support the development of proposals and new business pitches, as assigned

Requirements

  • Experience in K‑12 communications and marketing, including digital/web/social analytics
  • Strong writing, editing, verbal communication, and listening skills
  • Proactive, creative problem-solver who works well under deadlines
  • Organized multitasker with excellent time-management skills
  • Proficient with communications, graphic design and project management technology, including Monday.com, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace
  • Positive, professional attitude and embraces “no task too big or small”
  • Occasional travel and evening work
  • Comfortable managing multiple, deadline-driven projects
  • Technically adept with strong interpersonal skills
  • Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and works well independently and collaboratively
  • Able to pass a background check

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • PTO
  • parental leave
  • retirement match
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Captivate Media + Consulting

Captivate Media + Consulting is a trusted video production and communications partner for mission-driven organizations like schools, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Founded in 2002
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
19 employees (15 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.9%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
16.2%
Social
13.4%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (58% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1