Senior Marketing Writer (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
The Senior Marketing Writer is a strategic storyteller and content leader who plays a pivotal role in shaping Sundt's voice and brand identity. This individual creates and manages high-impact content across multiple platforms to drive business development, engage internal and external audiences, and reinforce Sundt's position as an industry leader. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Senior Marketing Writer ensures that all written communications reflect Sundt's core values, align with organizational goals, and resonate with diverse audiences. With a focus on creativity, strategy, and results, this role combines writing expertise with leadership, content strategy, and data-driven insights to amplify Sundt's message in the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conducts audits and reviews of content effectiveness for Sundt.com and internal newsletters, leveraging data analytics to refine strategies and improve engagement.
2. Crafts compelling, engaging, and results-driven content for diverse platforms, including websites, biogs, social media, email campaigns, ads, trade publications, and industry award submissions.
3. Develops and executes content strategies that align with business development goals, branding guidelines, and marketing objectives.
4. Develops scripts and storyboards for employee communication videos, training materials, and marketing videos in partnership with the corporate videographer.
5. Ensures tone, messaging, and brand consistency in all internal and external communications, providing edits and guidance as needed.
6. Identifies opportunities to optimize content performance through audience insights and content metrics.
7. Leads creative campaigns, collaborating with corporate videographers, photographers, graphic designers, and other marketing team members to develop cohesive multimedia projects.
8. Manages and mentors the Marketing Writer, providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth in storytelling, messaging, and strategic writing.
9. Oversees and maintains Sundt.com content, including developing new pages, biogs, and case studies while ensuring alignment with SEO and UX best practices.
10. Provides writing assistance to other departments as directed by the Marketing Director, ensuring all materials reflect Sundt's standards of excellence.
11. Translates Sundt's unique stories into impactful written pieces, showcasing the company's expertise, values, and achievements.
12. Writes and edits content with a strong understanding of AP Style, SEO principles, and UX best practices.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
2. Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
3. Experience with WordPress or similar content management systems.
4. Familiarity with AP Style, SEO basics, UX principles, and CRM/workflow tools such as Cosential and Asana is preferred.
5. Minimum five years of professional experience as a senior-level marketing or business writer. Construction or adjacent industry experience a plus.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level
Non-Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
