Content Strategist and Writer

Louisville, KY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expInternship

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive mission-focused storytelling and social content for YMCA programs and campaigns.

  • Own end-to-end storytelling content for campaigns, website, email, and social channels.
  • Must-have: 3–4 years in storytelling and content creation, nonprofit experience preferred.
  • Standout: Strong video storytelling with interview, field capture, and quick-turn social content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Storytelling
  • Write compelling, mission-driven stories for campaigns, website, email, and video
  • Conduct interviews with members, staff, volunteers, and donors Regularly visit YMCA branches and programs to capture stories and content
  • Develop video concepts, scripts, and storyboards in collaboration with videographer
  • Attend events and programs for on-site content capture (photo/video)
  • Capture and produce quick-turn, high-quality social content (including iPhone video and event recaps) that highlights YMCA programs, events, and community impact in a timely and engaging way
  • Edit and package short-form video content using tools such as Canva or similar platforms for immediate use across social channels
  • Social Media Strategy & Execution
  • Create, write, and publish content for all YMCA social media channels aligned with current trends and best practices
  • Develop creative, engaging social campaigns (including short-form video/Reels) Monitor engagement and adjust content strategy accordingly

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is required (or equivalent experience).
  • Three to four (3–4) years of experience in storytelling, writing, and content creation; nonprofit or community-focused experience preferred
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Portfolio of relevant work required
  • Strong understanding of social media platform audience (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) and best practices for posts, stories, and short-form video
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement current social media trends in an authentic and brand-aligned way
  • Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Loomly)
  • Ability to storyboard, plan, and direct video content
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
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      YMCA of the USA

      YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs. To address the specific needs of communities, each YMCA is an independent organization, autonomous and separate from YMCA of the USA. They are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation.Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members-of all ages and backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.Search for open positions at Ys across the U.S.: https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/careers/opportunities/open-positions

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