Annual Giving Writer and Communications Specialist

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

Hybrid

USD 47,000 - 83,000

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Annual Giving Writer and Communications Specialist to support OAG's integrated marketing efforts. The role focuses on producing solicitations, stewardship materials, and key communications to engage supporters and alumni across multiple channels.

The position involves content creation for printed and digital materials, webinars, and web content, with collaboration across internal teams and external vendors to maximize engagement and visibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
Perform a variety of research, writing, and digital production for communications vehicles.
Write new material or contribute to a variety of communication media, e.g., website, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, brochures.
Conduct interviews and/or collect information to develop content for communication materials.
Select visual assets to accompany written work.
Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and make appropriate arrangements for production and distribution of communications materials.
Serve as primary contact with vendors.
Participate and contribute to planning and identifying content, theme, message, and tone.
Implement project strategies and work plans developed by project leadership and support team in communicating, coordinating, completing, and disseminating project deliverables and tracking metrics.
May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and/or website content.
Support the planning and execution of webinars and other internal or external events.
Develop internal and external communication materials for project promotion.
Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls.
Support the development of proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding as needed.
Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to team and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Copywriting

Digital Communications

Project Coordination

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

GiveCampus

Job description

The Writer and Communications Specialist contributes to the integrated and comprehensive approach to brand building and provides communications support for a department, center, or program. Will write and produce printed and digital communications material. The Communications Specialist is responsible for the communication and marketing of events and partners with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure engagement with the appropriate audience while maximizing visibility and recognition.

The Office of Annual Giving (OAG) helps Johns Hopkins realize its mission of providing knowledge for the world by engaging Hopkins supporters and alumnus, raising critical funds for essential programs and initiatives. The Writer and Communications Specialist is an essential role within OAG’s integrated marketing team, responsible for producing solicitations, stewardship materials, key communications, and more.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the primary writer and editor for printed materials related to the area, events, and activities.
Perform a variety of research, writing, and digital production for communications vehicles.
Write new material or contribute to a variety of communication media, e.g., website, proposals, summary reports, fact sheets, newsletters, marketing materials, correspondence, brochures.
Conduct interviews and/or collect information to develop content for communication materials.
Select visual assets to accompany written work.
Coordinate, oversee, schedule, and make appropriate arrangements for production and distribution of communications materials.
Serve as primary contact with vendors.
Participate and contribute to planning and identifying content, theme, message, and tone.
Implement project strategies and work plans developed by project leadership and support team in communicating, coordinating, completing, and disseminating project deliverables and tracking metrics.
May manage and maintain social media accounts, newsletters, and/or website content.
Support the planning and execution of webinars and other internal or external events.
Develop internal and external communication materials for project promotion.
Participate in high-level project team meetings and conference calls.
Support the development of proposals or other documentation for new or continued funding as needed.
Communicate challenges, requirements, and deadlines to team and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Writer and Communications Specialist will:

Assist in building and deploying digital outreach in various email, SMS, and social media platforms, including manipulating and uploading constituent data as needed.
Build and edit fundraising webpages through third-party crowdfunding platform.
Provide support in internal constituent database as needed, reviewing campaign performance, donor records, and crowdfunding platform integration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications