Marketing & Communications Specialist

Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Story-first communications owner who builds and curates Lighthouse narratives across email, newsletters, reports, and website while pulling in field data and program stories to power awareness, fundraising, and community engagement.

  • Own end-to-end storytelling across channels and formats with a consistent Lighthouse voice.
  • Tell impact-rich stories to diverse audiences via media, social, email, and events to grow awareness and support.
  • Gather program insights and content performance to inform the narrative calendar and future content decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Writing and developing content for email campaigns, newsletters, marketing materials, reports, website content, and other communications
  • Gathering stories, data, and insights from programs and staff across the organization
  • Crafting compelling and ethical stories that highlight the impact of Lighthouse's work
  • Supporting awareness initiatives that strengthen community engagement, advance Lighthouse's reputation, and inspire support for our mission
  • Assisting with media relations and press releases
  • Contributing to social media planning and content creation
  • Supporting fundraising and community events through marketing, logistics, scripts, and event execution
  • Capturing photos and videos that help document and share the impact of Lighthouse programs, events, and community engagement efforts
  • Assisting with website updates and content management
  • Ensuring consistency in Lighthouse's brand voice and messaging across all communications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of two years of marketing, communications, public relations, or related experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design tools
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms
  • Experience writing for multiple audiences and communication channels
  • Experience interviewing sources and developing human-interest stories
  • Basic photography and videography skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mission-driven culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, and impact
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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

At Lighthouse, the light is always on, and the door is always open for any young person looking for help. And that’s only the beginning. Once inside, they receive the personalized care and unconditional support they need to thrive. At Lighthouse, a wide range of services is available so the young person can connect with what they need in one place. Approximately 400 young people sleep safely under a Lighthouse roof each night. And each one has the entire Lighthouse team on their side, providing access to therapy, case management, life skills training, and much more. Whatever the challenge, Lighthouse is ready to support each young person and their family on their unique journey.

Founded in 1969
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
300 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.8%
Direct
49.1%
Referral
6%
Social
16.6%
Paid
1.3%

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Current headcount: ~300

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