Sr. Writer, Development Communications
2 weeks ago
Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins' focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine"strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.
Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model which includes four different work modalities. This role has a remote work arrangement with an onsite presence of 3 days per week. The manager will confirm the team's core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days.
The Office of Development Communications helps Johns Hopkins realize its mission of providing knowledge for the world by communicating philanthropy's impact and articulating fundraising priorities.
Philanthropy is essential to the continued success of Johns Hopkins and our people. We are embarking on our boldest comprehensive fundraising campaign yet. The campaign will launch publicly in fall 2025 and includes initiatives that will literally reshape our landscape and build community (capital projects), revolutionize the way we use technology and share data, usher in a new era of health- and wellness-focused care, and strengthen our ability to meet and anticipate the needs of a rapidly changing world in everything from arts, humanities, and education to international relations, government policy, and public health.
The Senior Writer reports to the Senior Director of Development and Campaign Communications and is a member of the Development Communications team. This individual will collaborate with members of the Development Communications team and work closely with divisional and central leaders and teams across DAR and Johns Hopkins to develop compelling campaign communications " highlighting priorities of the campaign and producing content for key constituent audiences. This position may involve supervisory responsibilities in the future. This highly visible position requires integrity, discretion, strong interpersonal skills, ability to navigate complex situations, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Key responsibilities: This individual will be considered a lead writer for the campaign and will be counted on for:
- Developing language and producing materials (case statements, concept pieces, one-pagers, etc.) in support of overarching campaign priorities.
- Providing writing and editing assistance and consulting as needed to University and Medicine divisions in support of their respective campaign priorities.
- Serving as a liaison between central DAR and University and Medicine divisions.
- Creating original content for various channels and modalities, including researching, writing, revising, and obtaining required approvals.
- Interviewing donors, alumni, university leaders, faculty members, grateful patients, and students as needed.
- Project managing, including liaising with external vendors (photographers, designers, and others).
- Assisting with written remarks (scripting) for campaign events as needed.
- Assisting with media relations for major gift and campaign announcements as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three years related experience. Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Familiarity with higher education and academic medicine preferred.
- Experience managing internal clients and external vendors.
Classified Title: Sr. Writer
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Writer, Development Communications
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $53,799 - Maximum: $94,399 (targeted salary: $81,000; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Mount Washington Campus
Department name: 10001647-Development Communications
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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