Advancement Writer and Content Specialist

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Lebanon, NH invites applications for Advancement Writer and Content Specialist on the Strategic Engagement team in Dartmouth’s office of Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA). The role develops content across a diversity of media, audiences, and platforms to advance philanthropic priorities from concept to publication.

As lead writer for Vitals Magazine, you will translate complex medical concepts for diverse audiences, edit colleagues’ work, and collaborate with Geisel

Qualifications

• Outstanding content development, writing, and editorial skills.
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of and interest in health and/or science subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diversity of audiences.
• Commitment to values and practices that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proven ability to participate in collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
• Brings joy and humor to the workplace.
• Minimum of two to four years of related professional experience.
• Experience working on multiple, concurrent, high-priority writing projects.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops content across multiple communications channels, campaigns, events, and initiatives, including for web, email, social, print, and digital; ensures editorial content reflects institutional engagement and fundraising priorities and supports the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of key audiences.
• Researches and writes content for Vitals Magazine, The Prouty Chronicle, and other Dartmouth Health/Geisel print and digital communications, with a strong focus on storytelling that advances patient care, research, medical education and community health, and inspires engagement or philanthropic support
• Gathers information for stories through interviews with subjects and sources, including donors, alumni, students, patients, faculty, and others.
• Effectively translates medical and scientific concepts for a diversity of audiences.
• Assists in the researching and writing of proposals and fundraising marketing material.
• Drafts content for large and small-scale events, including announcements, invitations, programs, and other promotional materials.
• Monitors leadership messaging, institutional news and stories, and stays abreast of institutional initiatives.
• Writes in accordance with institutional messaging, tone, and editorial style.
• Edits and proofs the work of others as needed.

Skills

Content writing

Interviewing

Health knowledge

Explain complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

• Posting date: 08/27/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Number: 1128331
• Position Title: Advancement Writer and Content Specialist
• Hiring Range Minimum: $59,300
• Hiring Range Maximum: $74,200
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM when in the Office with Hybrid arrangementsto be discussed with Supervisor
• Location of Position: Lebanon NH 03766 35 Centerra Parkway 3rd Floor
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid
• Is this a term position?: No
• If yes, length of term in months.: NA
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• Position Purpose: The Advancement Writer & Content Specialist is a key member ofthe Strategic Engagement team in Dartmouth’s office of Medical andHealthcare Advancement ( MHA ), responsible for developing contentacross a diversity of media, audiences, and platforms. Theincumbent is an exceptional writer, a clear communicator and a collaborative partner, charged with developing high-qualityeditorial content that advances institutional and philanthropicpriorities from concept to publication. The position requiresexcellent editorial judgement and the ability to translate complexconcepts into compelling content with the goal of inspiringaudiences, strengthening engagement, and maximizing philanthropicsupport for Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine atDartmouth. Among other responsibilities, the Advancement Writer andContent Specialist serves as lead writer for MHA’s flagshippublication, Vitals Magazine. The position reports to theDirector of Content & Creative Strategy and works inpartnership with colleagues across the Content and Creative team,the wider Advancement office, and with colleagues in the GeiselSchool of Medicine and Dartmouth Health.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education andexperience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge andAbilities

• Outstanding content development, writing, and editorialskills.
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of and interest in health and/or sciencesubjects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to adiversity of audiences.
• Commitment to values and practices that advance an environmentof diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proven ability to participate in collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion andgood judgment.
• Brings joy and humor to the workplace.
• Minimum of two to four years of related professionalexperience.
• Experience working on multiple, concurrent, high-prioritywriting projects.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a large and complex scientific, medical,or healthcare institution.
• Familiarity with fundraising communications strategies,messaging, and/or tactics
• Experience in journalism and/or familiarity with journalisticbest practices

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Anne Holden

Department Contact Phone Number

[phone]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Anne Holden, Director of Content & Creative Strategy

Department Contact's Phone Number

[phone]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federallaw. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcomefrom all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to andsuccessful completion of a pre-employment background check, whichmay include a criminal background check, reference checks,verification of work history, conduct review, and verification ofany required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal convictionwill not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.Background check information will be used in a confidential,non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federallaw.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off roadvehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of thisjob?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87014

Content Development

• Develops content across multiple communications channels,campaigns, events, and initiatives, including for web, email,social, print, and digital; ensures editorial content reflectsinstitutional engagement and fundraising priorities and supportsthe engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of key audiences.
• Researches and writes content for Vitals Magazine, TheProuty Chronicle, and other Dartmouth Health/Geisel print anddigital communications, with a strong focus on powerfulstorytelling that advances patient care, research, medicaleducation and community health, and inspires engagement orphilanthropic support
• Gathers information for stories through interviews withsubjects and sources, including donors, alumni, students, patients,faculty, and others.
• Effectively translates medical and scientific concepts for adiversity of audiences.
• Assists in the researching and writing of proposals andfundraising marketing material.
• Drafts content for large and small-scale events, including butnot limited to announcements, invitations, programs, and otherpromotional materials.
• Monitors leadership messaging, institutional news and stories,and stays abreast of institutional initiatives.
• Writes in accordance with institutional messaging, tone, andeditorial style.
• Edits and proofs the work of others as needed.

Percentage Of Time

60

Planning and Collaboration

• As lead writer for Vitals Magazine, proactivelyidentifies and pitches stories that position Geisel and DartmouthHealth initiatives within the broader context of the most salienttopics in medicine, health, and healthcare.
• Collaborates with colleagues on the Content & Creative teamto shape effective and compelling communications and marketingcollateral, bringing a creative, critical, and strategic approachto planning sessions.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships withsources and stakeholders, including but not limited to MHAcolleagues, and key faculty members and staff across Geisel and Dartmouth Health.
• Works with external contractors, vendors, and freelanceresources, as needed.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines.

Percentage Of Time

40

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
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   • [e-mail] email outreach (includes Job Alertnotifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
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2. If you would like to add more information to your answer,please specify here:

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Writing Portfolio