To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with special emphasis on verbal and written communication skills. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Bachelor's degree (B. A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; five years of experience and/or training in communications. Knowledge of AP style; strong news judgment and editing ability. Basic experience with Graphic Design and User Experience (UX) principles. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Experience with and proficiency with applications such as Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite. 

Experience writing for an online audience, can work efficiently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, excellent organizational and project management skills, excellent creative and visual skills, proficiency with digital photography, videography and related digital tools, an interest in innovation and industry trends in digital news, knowledge of UX principles to achieve functional and attractive digital experiences. 

Ability to read, proof, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, articles, and business correspondence.   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team members, and the general public. 

Ability to create and manage budgets and understand fundamentals of basic mathematical concepts such as discounts, statistical inference, interest, and a working knowledge of algebra and geometry. 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.   

Microsoft 365 products, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), and working knowledge of Intranet. 

None required. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.