Advancement Content & Campaign Storytelling Lead

Volt Edu; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College is seeking an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Content to shape storytelling across fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations and the college’s Together We Rise campaign.

Reporting to the AVP for Advancement Communications, Marketing and Campaign Director, this role writes and edits stories, develops digital, email and social content, and coordinates content production with campus partners to advance campaign priorities and donor impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling across audiences and channels.
• Strong interviewing and research skills; translate data into clear content.
• Experience creating digital, email, web and social media content.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop content supporting fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations and campaign priorities.
• Write and edit stories featuring students, alumni, donors and faculty.
• Develop digital and social content to highlight impact and outcomes.
• Produce email and web content for alumni, donors, parents and prospects.
• Coordinate interviews, photography, video and other assets for storytelling.
• Manage multiple content projects and deadlines across departments.

Skills

Content development

Storytelling

Editing

Interviewing

Digital content

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Email marketing platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

Merrimack College is seeking an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Content to shape storytelling across fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations and the college’s Together We Rise campaign.

Reporting to the AVP for Advancement Communications, Marketing and Campaign Director, this role writes and edits stories, develops digital, email and social content, and coordinates content production with campus partners to advance campaign priorities and donor impact.