Creative Lead - Writer/Editor - Anythink Support Services at Wright Farms Branch (Spanish speaking candidates preferred)

Anythink•Thornton, CO

8h•$50,000 - $57,500

About The Position

You are a storyteller, helping the organization to share its vision internally and externally in a variety of formats. You work closely as part of the Brand Strategies team to develop effective, creative communications and implement brand strategies. Through words, you infuse the spirit of Anythink Libraries in our print and online environments and promotions. You love technology and learning about emerging communications trends - almost as much as you love grammar. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are an innovative problem-solver. You are a versatile writer - whipping together a press release, advertising copy or online and social content with ease. You have strong editing skills and attention to detail. You are full of creative sparks; you love sharing and shaping a good idea. You are endlessly curious; you ask questions - big and small - to better understand the world around you. You are a deadline-driven multi-tasker, ensuring your projects are accurate and timely. You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience. You take the initiative, working independently or with others. You value technology as a tool, staying on top of new digital trends. You inspire fun in the people around you. Your vision: You write district media and promotional materials, infusing all pieces with the Anythink voice. You are an editor extraordinaire, providing the guidance and attention to detail needed to turn any first draft into a final piece. You are a multifaceted storyteller, pairing the right medium with the appropriate audience and content - from blog posts and articles to videos and podcasts. You are a grammar guru; you edit quickly and efficiently, using AP Style as your guide. You are a social media maven, following trends and communicating stories across a variety of platforms. Your warm, friendly demeanor is perfect as backup media contact or innovations representative in the branches. You are a wizard of the virtual world, blending tech knowledge with content, harnessing the Anythink voice to effectively contribute to Anythink's online presence. You are media savvy, with a keen eye for finding opportunities to pitch local and national outlets. You help keep Anythinkers connected by regularly communicating news and other updates through our internal channels. You are a champion of the Anythink brand guidelines as it applies to all communications. You assist with district-wide campaigns, using your love of language and marketing insights to effectively share our story. You navigate online environments with ease, whether you're sending out eblasts, newsletters through our Wise platform or adding content to the Anythink website and social media channels. Your welcoming nature and creative ideas help to ensure special events capture the spirit of Anythink. You are a genius at managing details, including media lists and promotional requests. You love our products. You are a voracious reader, listen to a diverse range of music, and love a good movie. You understand that when the pressure is on, we all work together; you enjoy being part of the team to make it happen. You collaborate with other departments and branches to support their communications needs. You have great ideas to share on district committees and enjoy taking a leadership role. You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.

Requirements

3+ years of marketing/communications experience.
A bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, Journalism or related subject.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, adapt flexibly to changing priorities, and meet deadlines with a high-speed environment.
Digital and tech savvy.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, social media and communications tools.
AP Style knowledge required; journalism experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

CMS experience preferred.
Spanish speaking candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Write district media and promotional materials, infusing all pieces with the Anythink voice.
Provide guidance and attention to detail needed to turn any first draft into a final piece.
Pair the right medium with the appropriate audience and content - from blog posts and articles to videos and podcasts.
Edit quickly and efficiently, using AP Style as your guide.
Follow trends and communicating stories across a variety of platforms.
Act as backup media contact or innovations representative in the branches.
Blend tech knowledge with content, harnessing the Anythink voice to effectively contribute to Anythink's online presence.
Find opportunities to pitch local and national outlets.
Communicate news and other updates through our internal channels.
Champion the Anythink brand guidelines as it applies to all communications.
Assist with district-wide campaigns, using your love of language and marketing insights to effectively share our story.
Send out eblasts, newsletters through our Wise platform or adding content to the Anythink website and social media channels.
Ensure special events capture the spirit of Anythink.
Manage details, including media lists and promotional requests.
Collaborate with other departments and branches to support their communications needs.
Share ideas on district committees and enjoy taking a leadership role.