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At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.

REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for 100% remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.
LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For Vermont candidates: Potential salary range: $75,260.25-142,000.00
For Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington State, and Washington D.C. candidates: Potential salary range: $75,260.25-156,200.00
Application deadline is expected to close on 12/10/2024. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.
For California, New York, and Connecticut candidates: Potential salary range: $75,260.25-$177,500.00

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

The Business Storytellers will serve within the Marketing department as the subject matter resources for business storytelling and visual design. This role involves producing compelling narratives through visual media that help intended audiences make sense of complex information across a wide variety of Marketing topics and needs, ultimately leading to data-informed decision-making and support for and engagement with Marketing direction and initiatives.

Analysis

• Work directly with Marketing Executive and Leadership to understand their communication needs and deliver tailored solutions that align with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth audience analysis to determine optimal creative direction and audience-centric solutions.
• Facilitate collaborative working sessions with stakeholders, with ability to negotiate feedback in real time.

Story Architecture

• Collaborate with Marketing Executives and Leadership to craft and communicate impactful narratives that reflect our brand and engage stakeholders.
• Develop stories from concept to creation, collaborating with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations that align with business objectives.
• Leverage business acumen, strategic thinking and communication best practices to connect business stories with organizational strategies.

Design

• Use graphic and multimedia design skills to transform written narratives into visually stunning stories that effectively convey messages.
• Combine art, technology, and data visualization best practices to simplify complex concepts and create visually communicative graphics, infographics, charts, and graphs that drive data-driven decision making.
• Create and distribute content for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to presentations, reports, executive summaries, newsletters, infographics, scripts, etc.

Consult & Improve

• Promote and cultivate the continuous improvement of visual design strategy, audience/user experience standards, brand guidelines, and aspirational visualizations.
• Identify communication challenges and devise actionable plans to enhance our storytelling approach.
• Educate and upskill others as appropriate enabling wider storytelling and communication design literacy and the development of basic skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Storytelling Expertise: Proven experience in end-to-end visual storytelling, blending various story assets (text, images, audio, video) with the ability to tell a good story – weaving together strategy, empathy, data, and narrative to bring stories to life in a matrix organization.
• Executive Presentation Experience: Experience creating captivating presentations for C-suite and Board of Directors.
• Marketing Savvy: Solid understanding of marketing principles and business acumen, and ability to apply strategic business focus in all aspects of work.
• Multimedia Skills: Photography and video editing capabilities to enhance storytelling
• Data Enablement: Able to manage and manipulate data, using Excel or other appropriate software.
• Data Visualization Knowledge: Familiarity with best practices for making data-driven insights visually appealing.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with Executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Trendsetter : Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative ideas to the table, continuously enhancing visual storytelling capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a Visual Storyteller/Graphic Designer, preferably in a marketing, communications, or related team.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Storytelling Expertise: Proven experience in end-to-end visual storytelling, blending various story assets (text, images, audio, video) with the ability to tell a good story – weaving together strategy, empathy, data, and narrative to bring stories to life in a matrix organization.
• Executive Presentation Experience: Experience creating captivating presentations for C-suite and Board of Directors.
• Marketing Savvy: Solid understanding of marketing principles and business acumen, and ability to apply strategic business focus in all aspects of work.
• Multimedia Skills: Photography and video editing capabilities to enhance storytelling
• Data Enablement: Able to manage and manipulate data, using Excel or other appropriate software.
• Data Visualization Knowledge: Familiarity with best practices for making data-driven insights visually appealing.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with Executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Trendsetter : Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative ideas to the table, continuously enhancing visual storytelling capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a Visual Storyteller/Graphic Designer, preferably in a marketing, communications, or related team.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

The Business Storytellers will serve within the Marketing department as the subject matter resources for business storytelling and visual design. This role involves producing compelling narratives through visual media that help intended audiences make sense of complex information across a wide variety of Marketing topics and needs, ultimately leading to data-informed decision-making and support for and engagement with Marketing direction and initiatives.

Analysis

• Work directly with Marketing Executive and Leadership to understand their communication needs and deliver tailored solutions that align with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth audience analysis to determine optimal creative direction and audience-centric solutions.
• Facilitate collaborative working sessions with stakeholders, with ability to negotiate feedback in real time.

Story Architecture

• Collaborate with Marketing Executives and Leadership to craft and communicate impactful narratives that reflect our brand and engage stakeholders.
• Develop stories from concept to creation, collaborating with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations that align with business objectives.
• Leverage business acumen, strategic thinking and communication best practices to connect business stories with organizational strategies.

Design

• Use graphic and multimedia design skills to transform written narratives into visually stunning stories that effectively convey messages.
• Combine art, technology, and data visualization best practices to simplify complex concepts and create visually communicative graphics, infographics, charts, and graphs that drive data-driven decision making.
• Create and distribute content for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to presentations, reports, executive summaries, newsletters, infographics, scripts, etc.

Consult & Improve

• Promote and cultivate the continuous improvement of visual design strategy, audience/user experience standards, brand guidelines, and aspirational visualizations.
• Identify communication challenges and devise actionable plans to enhance our storytelling approach.
• Educate and upskill others as appropriate enabling wider storytelling and communication design literacy and the development of basic skills.