Storytelling Specialist

As a Storytelling Specialist at OTM, you will play a critical role in shaping stories that speak to a wide array of audiences while assisting with the creation and implementation of Public Relations and Marketing campaigns that will serve as vehicles for distributing the stories we create.

You will work closely with OTM’s Chief Strategy Officer and other Storytelling Specialists to shape strategic narratives for our clients and their ongoing campaigns and marketing initiatives. You will then be tasked with collaborating with OTM’s team of designers and marketing specialists to conceptualize and produce transformative content and experiences across multiple touch-points, all the while ensuring that everything we create is rooted in human-centric insights. Additionally, you will work with our team of Digital Marketing Coordinators to distribute content across various channels that support our Marketing and Public Relations campaigns.

The Storytelling Specialist is required to stay up-to-date on digital marketing and advertising trends, current events and should maintain a bird’s-eye view of all clients in order to proactively contribute toward the creation of stories – you are the champion of telling stories that make our clients successful.

This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Downtown Fort Collins office with the flexibility to work remotely part of the time. The position requires the ability to attend client meetings.

A typical day in the life of a Storytelling Specialist

Utilize OTM’s Brand Story Framework to create strategic content (print collateral, digital copy, and other brand assets)
Create and implement strategic Public Relations and Marketing campaign concepts based on client needs
Develop and facilitate the promotion of client initiatives (such as Grand Opening events, new product launches, etc.)
Perform monthly (or as needed) Reputation Management (Google, Facebook, Yelp, and more) to include monitoring, reporting, and responding to online reviews
Research and pursue relevant award nominations to promote the ACE (authority) concept for clients
Optimize online listings to boost SEO and keyword rankings (monthly or as needed)
Foster and facilitate community involvement through partnerships based on client needs, timing, and availability
Coordinate with clients on the development and confirmation of a strategic reactive/proactive crisis management plans
Utilize keyword-specific tracking software (Google Alerts, SEMrush) to actively monitor all media coverage for clients (e-newsletters, published print and digital articles, etc.)
Manage ongoing media relations with key regional outlets
Develop strategic and tactical opportunities from ideation to proposal and guides Account Services in pitching the offering to clients (new and existing)

Accountabilities & Outcomes

Achieves Client Objectives and Metrics for Success through Implementation of Full-Funnel Marketing Campaigns
Is an active participant in OTM’s high-performing company culture
Is actively abreast of industry developments

Qualifications

Must have 5 years experience in marketing & journalism. We will not move applicants further who do not have at least 5 years of experience in the related field.

Marketing, Journalism, Business or Communications Related Degree
Professional experience in some area of Marketing or Communications required
Knowledge in key areas of marketing (social media, SEO, email marketing, PPC)
Strong communication skills
Strong copywriting as well as creative writing skills
Attention to detail and strong time management skills
Tech-savvy with a desire to learn about new technology and digital trends
Ability to work as a team on large projects while exercising collaboration
Ability to work on projects as a single-person team in order to fulfill client objectives
Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
Self-motivated and able to self-teach

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $45,000 –$60,000 base annual dependent on experience and qualifications. OTM uses Payscale to determine salaries for all positions.

Benefits

Profit-sharing
Healthcare
401k
Paid birthday
PTO starting from the date of hire
Performance Coaching
Flexible work hours

Working Interview

All applicants who pass the first interview will be asked to come into OTM for a full-day (8 hours paid) working interview.

What drives us

At OTM we are driven by our core principles:

Curiosity: Asking questions to understand, learn and apply
Care: We genuinely give a shit about each other
Integrity: Do the right thing, even when no one is looking
Earn it: Work for it and own it, then celebrate it
Perseverance: If it were easy, everyone would do it

About OTM

Founded in 2007, OTM improves market positioning through business strategy and creative services that achieve intentional business outcomes. Our success is rooted in our client relationships and our hands-on approach to customized business-driven solutions. We provide an in-depth strategy to achieve measurable results and our core values reflect our dedication to the company’s principles.

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