Senior Communications Coordinator

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an experienced editor/content strategist to own donor-centric storytelling across multi-channel campaigns. You will lead strategy, collaborate with freelance contributors, and drive editorial calendars aligned with university priorities.

You will steward publications like Grateful and Texas Leader, craft impact reports, and coordinate content for major events, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring brand voice across UT channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, writing/editing, marketing or general communications, including experience leading projects or mentoring junior team members.
• Experience developing content strategy for multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the judgment to represent the university at an executive level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AP Style.
• Experience mentoring or providing informal leadership to junior communications staff.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit or philanthropic communications.
• Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems.
• Experience with video-based storytelling.
• Experience with Asana project management tool.

Responsibilities

• Lead story ideation and interview strategy for all development communications.
• Oversee assignments to freelance writers and photographers, from brief through final delivery.
• Cultivate a university-wide network of campus communicators to source stories for inclusion in key publications.
• Own the approval process, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain editorial calendar that aligns with strategic priorities.
• Source and curate photo assets that elevate donor storytelling.
• Write content for impact reports that thank and steward donors.
• Lead writer and editor for Grateful and the biannual Texas Leader magazine.
• Take full ownership of marketing deliverables for key Development Events from concept through execution.
• Liaise with the Events Team; develop story collection and cataloging for campaigns.
• Mentor colleagues to elevate storytelling quality and consistency.
• Post content for Development's digital properties and secure placements across UT channels.

Skills

Story ideation

Editorial leadership

Content strategy

AP Style

Microsoft Office

Asana

Video storytelling

Donor communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

* Lead story ideation and interview strategy, directing and creating the development of content for all forms and channels of development communications.* Lead and oversee assignments to freelance writers and photographers, from brief through final delivery.* Cultivate a university-wide network of campus communicators to source stories for inclusion in key publications.* Own the approval process, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.* Work with Director to develop and maintain editorial calendar that aligns with strategic priorities.* Partner with the design team to source and curate photo assets that elevate donor storytelling.* Write content for impact reports that thank and steward donors, reinforcing the university's culture of philanthropy.* Serve as lead writer and editor for Grateful and the biannual Texas Leader magazine, including content development from concept through publication and direction of in-house submissions and editorial direction for both publications.* Take full ownership of all marketing deliverables for key Development Events (e.g. Texas Leadership Society Luncheon), from concept through execution. This includes creation of all content such as speaker talking points, marketing materials, and save-the-date messages.* Serve as liaison with the Events Team.* Develop university-wide story collection and cataloging, and author original content to support key fundraising campaigns.* Mentor and provide editorial guidance to colleagues, elevating the quality and consistency of the team's storytelling.* Write and post content for Development's digital properties, including giving.utexas.edu, ensuring consistent voice and messaging.* Serve as a liaison with University Communications to secure placement of Development stories across UT's main channels.* Serve as in-house editor and set the editorial standard: edit and proof development materials, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and brand voice.* Partner with the Annual Giving team to edit and refine campaign materials.* Ensure consistent, brand-compliant use of campaign messaging and UT branding across all touchpoints.* Additional duties as assigned.* Bachelor's degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field.* Five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, writing/editing, marketing or general communications, including experience leading projects or mentoring junior team members.* Experience developing content strategy for multi-channel fundraising campaigns.* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the judgment to represent the university at an executive level.* Proven ability to lead, prioritize and manage multiple high-priority projects that consistently meet deadlines and budget.* Proven ability to write clear, concise, accurate and compelling donor-centric content. Highly detail-oriented.* Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively within a team environment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AP Style.* Experience mentoring or providing informal leadership to junior communications staff.* Experience in higher education, nonprofit or philanthropic communications. Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems.* Experience with video-based storytelling.* Experience with Asana project management tool.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas' flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you'll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page:. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone].