Sr. Communications Strategist

About the role

Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime. Since 1993, we have been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 24 schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth. You will find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.

FOSS is looking for a creative communicator who is passionate about impactful storytelling to join our team as a Senior Communication Strategist. As part of the team, you'll develop engaging and compelling content that accurately reflects our company, and our product-swimming lessons! You'll leverage your creative writing skills to translate the complexities of swimming into employee and consumer-friendly content and FUN!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, write, edit, and develop communication materials for both internal and external audiences
• Serve as a communications liaison responsible for raising awareness of programs and initiatives to internal and external audiences
• Organize and maintain a content calendar for employees and customers
• Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services/industry to segmented audiences
• Employ content marketing strategies to support projects that span multiple platforms - including e-newsletters, emails, blogs, website, social media, and intranet
• Ensure all-around consistency in tone of voice, following brand guidelines
• Identify and address gaps in content and work with key stakeholders to complete and approve
• Engage with senior executives and leadership to develop content.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of writing or related content/writing/editorial experience
• Degree in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or another relevant course of study

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, departments.
• Managing multiple projects by prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary with shifting objectives
• Experience building relationships and coordinating cross-functionality to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an understanding of AP style guidelines, solid editing skills, and active listening skills
• Ability to take complex thoughts and synthesize them into clear and concise communications for external audiences

FOSS offers a great blend of working together in our Eden Prairie offices and working remotely.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.