Senior Writer, Executive Communications

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas is seeking a Senior Writer for Executive Communications on the UT Main Campus to craft speeches, talking points, web content, and campus messages that align with university priorities. You will translate complex academic initiatives for diverse audiences while collaborating closely with senior leaders and campus partners.

The role requires five years of professional writing and strong editorial skills, with a focus on maintaining brand voice and strategic impact across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional writing, editorial, executive communications, public relations, or strategic communications experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit speeches, talking points, presentations, campus-wide messages, video scripts, website content, op-eds, reports, and other executive communications for the Executive Vice President and Provost and other senior academic leaders.
• Translate complex academic, research, and institutional initiatives into compelling communications tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to identify stories, gather information, conduct interviews, and research institutional data to support executive communications.
• Coordinate review, revision, and approval processes for executive communications, ensuring appropriate stakeholder input and timely delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent writing projects and deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Assist in coordinating the distribution of executive communications and campus-wide messaging in collaboration with UMAC, the Office of the President, and EVPP leadership.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Executive writing

Editing

Proofreading

Strategic communications

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Writing for diverse audiences

Education

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

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Emma

Mailchimp

Constant Contact

Asana

MS SharePoint

Job description

## Senior Writer, Executive CommunicationsApplylocations: UT MAIN CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00047801**Job Posting Title:**Senior Writer, Executive Communications**----****Hiring Department:**University Marketing and Communications**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:****Purpose**The Senior Writer serves as the primary executive writer for the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP). Reporting to the Director of Executive and Academic Communications in University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), this position develops speeches, presentations, campus communications, web content, and other strategic messaging that advances university priorities and supports senior academic leadership.**General Notes**Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.**Responsibilities****1. Executive Writing and Strategic Communications**Research, write, and edit speeches, talking points, presentations, campus-wide messages, video scripts, website content, op-eds, reports, and other executive communications for the Executive Vice President and Provost and other senior academic leaders. Translate complex academic, research, and institutional initiatives into compelling communications tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop messaging that advances university priorities while maintaining consistency with institutional voice, brand, and strategic objectives.**2. Content Development and Collaboration**Collaborate with academic and administrative units to identify stories, gather information, conduct interviews, and research institutional data to support executive communications. Build strong relationships with subject matter experts and campus partners to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and reflect institutional priorities.Support writing projects across the academic portfolio, including executive web content and strategic communications initiatives.**3. Editorial Coordination and Workflow Management**Coordinate review, revision, and approval processes for executive communications, ensuring appropriate stakeholder input and timely delivery. Manage multiple concurrent writing projects and deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards. Assist in coordinating the distribution of executive communications and campus-wide messaging in collaboration with UMAC, the Office of the President, and EVPP leadership.**4. Other related functions as assigned.****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.* Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional writing, editorial, executive communications, public relations, or strategic communications experience.* Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for executive audiences.* Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for diverse audiences.* Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.*Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.***Preferred Qualifications*** Proficiency with mass mailing platforms such as Emma, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact.* Knowledge of ethical AI use in communication and/or experience using AI to streamline workflows.* Experience in higher education communications.* Experience with CMS such as WordPress and Drupal.* Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Asana) and editorial planning tools (e.g., MS SharePoint, content calendars, scheduling software).* Experience creating and managing email campaigns.**Salary Range** $70,000 + depending on qualifications**Working Conditions**This position is based in Austin, TX on the UT Main Campus. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Extended evening or weekend work may be required on rare occasions.**Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.