EXECUTIVE WRITER

University of Alabama at Birmingham; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,640 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an experienced EXECUTIVE WRITER to craft speeches and communications for senior officials. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, along with seven years of relevant experience.

This position involves working closely with the Chief Communications Officer and requires strong research and communication skills. The role is hybrid eligible, providing flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven years of related experience needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write speeches and communications for senior officials.
• Develop content and graphics for presentations.
• Maintain awareness of institutional rankings and data.

Skills

Speechwriting

Research and Analysis

Communication Skills

Content Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Job Description - EXECUTIVE WRITER (T236877)

EXECUTIVE WRITER - (T236877)

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.

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

Qualifications

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.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Media and Communication

Organization

170000000 Office of Marketing & Communications

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible