Strategic Donor Storytelling Lead

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

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.