Advancement Writer and Content Specialist.

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

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Advancement Writer and Content Specialist to develop editorial content across web, print, email, and digital media, advancing institutional priorities and philanthropic support for Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine.

As lead writer for Vitals Magazine, you will translate complex medical concepts for diverse audiences, collaborate with the Content & Creative team, and shape fundraising materials and proposals while maintaining rigorous editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Outstanding content development, writing, and editorial skills.
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of health and/or science subjects.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to 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.
• Brings joy and humor to the workplace.
• Minimum of two to four years of related professional experience.
• Experience working on multiple high-priority writing projects.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop content across multiple communications channels, campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Research and write content for Vitals Magazine and other Dartmouth Health/Geisel materials with storytelling focus.
• Gather information through interviews with donors, alumni, students, patients, faculty, and others.
• Translate medical/scientific concepts for diverse audiences.
• Assist in researching and writing proposals and fundraising materials.
• Draft content for events and promotional materials.
• Monitor leadership messaging and institutional initiatives.
• Write in accordance with institutional tone and editorial style.
• Edit and proof the work of others.

Skills

Outstanding content development

Interviewing

Health/science knowledge

Translate complex concepts

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Creativity and initiative

Discretion with confidential info

Joy and humor at work

2–4 years related experience

Multi-project writing

Bachelor’s or equivalent

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 08/27/2026

Closing date 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

Hybrid arrangements to be discussed with Supervisor. When in the Office, hours are M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM or 9:00AM-5:00PM.

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 of the Strategic Engagement team in Dartmouth’s office of Medical and Healthcare Advancement ( MHA ), responsible for developing content across a diversity of media, audiences, and platforms. The incumbent is an exceptional writer, a clear communicator and a collaborative partner, charged with developing high-quality editorial content that advances institutional and philanthropic priorities from concept to publication. The position requires excellent editorial judgement and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling content with the goal of inspiring audiences, strengthening engagement, and maximizing philanthropic support for Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Among other responsibilities, the Advancement Writer and Content Specialist serves as lead writer for MHA’s flagship publication, Vitals Magazine . The position reports to the Senior Content Manager and works in partnership with colleagues across the Content and Creative team, the wider Advancement office, and with colleagues in the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• 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 an environment of 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.

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 journalistic best practices

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Eva Botkin- Kowacki

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-5304

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Eva Botkin- Kowacki, Senior Content Manager

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-5304

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Background Check

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

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

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

Additional Instructions

Quick Link

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

Key Accountabilities

Content Development

• 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 powerful 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 but not limited to 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.

Percentage Of Time 60

Planning and Collaboration

• As lead writer for Vitals Magazine, proactively identifies and pitches stories that position Geisel and Dartmouth Health initiatives within the broader context of the most salient topics in medicine, health, and healthcare.
• Collaborates with colleagues on the Content & Creative team to shape effective and compelling communications and marketing collateral, bringing a creative, critical, and strategic approach to planning sessions.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with sources and stakeholders, including but not limited to MHA colleagues, and key faculty members and staff across Geisel and Dartmouth Health.
• Works with external contractors, vendors, and freelance resources, as needed.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines.

Percentage Of Time 40

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.