EXECUTIVE WRITER

uab; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a seasoned communications writer to research, write and edit speeches, remarks and related content for the Office of the President, Provost and senior university officials.

You will lead development of content and graphics for executive presentations, stay current on campus events and rankings, and coordinate with event teams to ensure accurate, on-site delivery of messages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with seven years of related experience.
• Research, write and edit communications for the President/Provost.
• Develop slide decks and presentations and coordinate with events teams.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes and edits communications for the President and the Provost.
• Assists executives in preparation for speeches, talking points and questions.
• Keeps abreast of campus events, current events, and copyright laws to ensure accuracy of communications.
• Attends meetings and events with senior university officials.
• Leads development of slide decks and materials for executive speeches and priority initiatives.
• Coordinates with event contacts on logistics and audio-visual matters for speeches and presentations.
• Maintains awareness of institutional rankings and data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Speech drafting

Presentation support

Content leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Marketing/Communications or related field

Job description

To research and write speeches, remarks, quotes, video messages, presentations and other communications for the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost and other senior university officials as directed. To maintain awareness of key institutional rankings, facts and data, and identify sources and gather information from printed material and interviews with University faculty and staff, institutions, organizations and individuals as appropriate in order to write speeches or prepare other media/content as required by the President or Provost. To lead development of content and graphics for presentations and other key institutional priority initiatives. To work closely with and to conduct special research at the request of the Chief Communications Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Researches, writes and edits various forms of communications specifically for the President and the Provost.
• 2. Assists executives in preparation for delivery of speeches, talking points and questions.
• 3. Keeps abreast of campus events, current events, and copyright laws to provide the most accurate communications as they relate to UAB and UAB's relationship in local and national matters.
• 4. Attends meetings and events with senior university officials.
• 5. Leads development of slide decks and other materials and resources for executive speeches and presentations and key institutional priority initiatives.
• 6. Coordinates with event contacts on logistical and audio-visual matters regarding executive speeches and presentations delivered on campus and externally.
• 7. Maintains awareness of key institutional rankings, facts and data.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $77,640 - $105,000

This position is located onsite in Birmingham, AL with no option for remote work.

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.