Senior Communications Lead: Donor Stories & Campaigns

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead development of strategic content and oversee marketing and communications efforts that generate leads for University Development teams. The role will guide print and digital donor materials, including campaign materials, magazine and newsletter articles, donor stories, and reports.

The successful candidate will bring editorial leadership, drive high-quality storytelling, and collaborate with University Marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Content strategy

Editing

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field

Tools

AP Style

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead development of strategic content and oversee marketing and communications efforts that generate leads for University Development teams. The role will guide print and digital donor materials, including campaign materials, magazine and newsletter articles, donor stories, and reports.

The successful candidate will bring editorial leadership, drive high-quality storytelling, and collaborate with University Marketing