Brand Strategist for Growth & Storytelling

A UNIQUE PLACE

Work is a gift from the loving Father to his beloved sons and daughters. And yet, receiving this gift and offering it back to our Creator can be difficult due to the brokenness and frailty of our fallen nature. We seek to answer the Lord’s invitation to lean into this tension as we build an apostolate entirely devoted to honoring God both with what we do and how we do it. It’s not perfect because we are not perfect. And still, we persist because “he who made the promise is trustworthy.” (Hebrews 10:23) TITLE: Brand Strategist FULL / PART TIME: Full Time, Salaried DEPARTMENT: Agency, Copywriting LOCATION: Sycamore, Illinois SALARY RANGE: $60K to $70K Salary

THE ROLE WE NEED

5 Stones is seeking a Brand Strategist who will operate as a key voice within our Agency as we help our clients clarify their message and share their story. This role is responsible for unearthing key strategic insights for our clients, like who they serve, what problems they solve, and how they can help, and then sharing those insights back with the client through clear, compelling, and effective messaging. As a client‑facing member, key responsibilities include leading brand strategy sessions, writing inspiring and original messaging, and collaborating with our wider creative team to carry brand assets through into all creative work. The role requires knowledge of a broad range of marketing tactics and enthusiasm for carrying brand strategy through to execution. Consult with clients and facilitate in‑person or virtual branding sessions Build trust and cultivate personal investment with clients Write brand messaging decks and present them to clients Consult on and propose efforts for content development, brand creation or updating, paid advertising, email marketing, social media, website enhancements, SEO and GEO, analytics and tracking, and other necessary channels or initiatives Be a key strategic voice with a broad understanding of marketing tactics Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to carry the brand strategy into marketing strategy and execution Provide creative ideas to help clients solve problems Support senior agency members in identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency in service offerings Collaborate with senior agency leadership in key moments of the sales cycle to help support new client acquisition Assist in and execute writing tasks across all channels for clients

THE PERSON WE NEED

A clear, energetic, and empathetic communicator capable of building strong relationships with clients and colleagues A creative writer passionate about understanding human behavior and communicating on behalf of brands to help move potential customers to take action Passionate about the Catholic faith and a desire to help people come to know Jesus and His Church Comfortable managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Skilled in navigating marketing platforms on behalf of clients Comfortable handling difficult conversations and aligning teams around initiatives to drive results Committed to ongoing personal and professional growth A strong leader who can facilitate meetings and galvanize a team toward a specific goal Humble and aware of their deep goodness and dignity as a beloved child of God And the right candidate will have: 3+ years of experience in marketing, writing, brand work, or related fields Ability to balance quality, time, and budget to deliver high‑quality work on every project Diligence, attention to detail, and a drive to work hard for clients and the Kingdom of God Professional experience with brand messaging frameworks, brand books, and similar assets Unwavering steadiness and peace rooted in the Catholic identity

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salaries ranging from $60k to $70k per year, depending on experience A unique work environment built by a close‑knit team of men and women sharing passion and vision Premium healthcare and dental coverage (75% paid by the company) Paid time off for Holy Days of Obligation and other feasts such as Holy Thursday and Good Friday, in addition to holidays and personal vacation time A generous 401(K) plan with employer matching Flex‑spending account for out‑of‑pocket medical expenses On‑the‑clock prayer and Mass times in our on‑site Chapel A pivotal position within a growing apostolate with opportunities to hone your craft and share gifts in evolving ways

LOCATION

We strongly prefer candidates to be located onsite in Sycamore, Illinois (60 miles west of Chicago).

APPLY TODAY

If you believe you’d be a good fit and God may be calling you to join our team, please submit your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stones Group