Flexibility Option: Hybrid option available
Job Req Id: 30479
Description:
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Job Summary
Responsible for creating clear, concise and grammatically correct copy for internal and external communications. Collaborates with others to develop and edit messages to inform and influence target audiences. Ensures integrity of the company brand voice.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
•Writes copy for internal and external communication including news releases, presentations, advertisements, flyers, brochures, on-hold messaging, digital signage, video scripts and websites.
•Edits and fact-checks content generated by contributors.
•Helps maintain and updates internal communication documents including PowerPoint presentations, directories, maps and company history.
•Provides feedback to team members.
•Plans and conducts interviews with employee-owners companywide.
•Evaluates, synthesizes and incorporates ideas and feedback from multiple stakeholders.
•Ensures accurate information on all projects and copyright rules are followed.
•Adheres to and enforces company visual identity and style guide standards, maintaining company voice.
•Stays up to date with Associated Press Stylebook updates.
Non-essential Functions
•Researches industry publications and other sources to remain up to date with the latest communication research and trends.
•Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism or related field.
•2+ years of writing, editing or related work experience preferred.
•Knowledge in Associated Press style.
•Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop a plus.
•Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Skills and Abilities
•Highly creative and imaginative with an eye for detail.
•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
•Be a great team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
•Proactive, self-starter, with a strong desire to learn every day.
•Excellent customer service skills include being courteous, responsive, accurate and competent.
Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all
+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all
+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
•Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
•Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
•Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
•Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
•Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
•Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
•Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
•Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
•Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
•Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
•Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
•Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
•Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
•Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
•Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
•Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
•Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
•Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
•Use of a computer - Continuously
•Use of a telephone - Frequently
•Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
•Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
•Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.