Strategic Executive Communications Writer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Writer in Executive Communications to serve as the primary executive writer for EVPP, developing speeches, campus messages, and web content that advance university priorities and support senior leadership.

The role collaborates with UMAC to translate complex initiatives into accessible, strategic messaging, ensuring consistency with institutional voice and brand across audiences.

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.

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.
• Develop messaging that advances university priorities while maintaining consistency with institutional voice, brand, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Five years of professional writing/ed.

Exceptional writing/editing skills

Synthesize complex information

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/related field

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

CMS experience

Asana

MS SharePoint/editorial planning tools

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Writer in Executive Communications to serve as the primary executive writer for EVPP, developing speeches, campus messages, and web content that advance university priorities and support senior leadership.

The role collaborates with UMAC to translate complex initiatives into accessible, strategic messaging, ensuring consistency with institutional voice and brand across audiences.