Senior Development Communications Strategist

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's University Development Office seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead strategic content and oversee marketing and communications that generate donor leads. You will guide print and digital fundraising materials, donor stories, impact reports, magazine articles, video scripts and event materials.

Under the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will mentor colleagues, manage freelance writers, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure brand

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead story ideation and interview strategy for development communications across channels
• Oversee assignments to freelance writers and photographers from brief through final delivery
• Source stories from a university-wide network of communicators for key publications
• Own the approval process and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
• Develop and maintain editorial calendar aligned with strategic priorities
• Partner with design to curate photo assets that elevate donor storytelling
• Write content for impact reports that thank and steward donors
• Lead writing/editorial direction for Grateful and the Texas Leader magazine
• Take ownership of marketing deliverables for Development Events from concept to execution

Skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/marketing or related field

Tools

AP Style

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's University Development Office seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead strategic content and oversee marketing and communications that generate donor leads. You will guide print and digital fundraising materials, donor stories, impact reports, magazine articles, video scripts and event materials.

Under the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will mentor colleagues, manage freelance writers, maintain an editorial calendar, and ensure brand