Senior Writer, Executive Communications

Red Wing Shoe Company • Red Wing, MN

107d • $80,200 - $108,300

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Writer, Executive Communications to help shape and deliver the voice of our CEO. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting messages that reflect the CEO's vision, strategy, and communication style, ensuring they resonate with broad audiences including employees, shareholders, and the board of directors. From speeches and scripts to written updates and posts, your work will help connect stakeholders to the heart of our business strategy. Success in this role requires both exceptional writing ability and the business acumen to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages. You'll work closely with internal leaders and subject matter experts to gather insight, while partnering with executive support staff to ensure communications are timed and delivered seamlessly. Beyond writing, you'll play a key role in shaping how our CEO shows up both inside and outside the organization, helping to foster trust, alignment, and engagement. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and communication, giving you a front-row seat to the leadership of our company. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility role where your writing helps shape how a CEO connects with the world, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Business Communications, Journalism, or a related area.
• 2+ years of business writing experience (experience writing executive communications preferred).
• Experience working with a board of directors and shareholders (preferred).
• Cross-functional business operations experience (preferred).
• Strategy-related experience is a plus.
• Advanced writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and visual design skills.
• Impactful business storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messaging to multiple audiences.
• Ability to cultivate relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material.
• Strong business acumen or drive to attain a deep understanding of multi-faceted business operations.

Responsibilities

• Craft messages that reflect the CEO's vision, strategy, and communication style.
• Ensure messages resonate with broad audiences including employees, shareholders, and the board of directors.
• Create speeches, scripts, written updates, and posts.
• Work closely with internal leaders and subject matter experts to gather insights.
• Partner with executive support staff to ensure timely and seamless communication delivery.
• Shape how the CEO presents both inside and outside the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee discounts.
• Free EAP services.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Well-being coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree