Content Development Specialist

7 days ago

Hadley, United States University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Content Writer to join our team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation. As a key member of our Marketing and Communications team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing communications strategies that raise awareness of our campaign priorities, alumni engagement, and volunteer opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Senior Director, Content Development and other members of the Marketing and Communications team to implement communications strategies that align with our campaign priorities and fundraising goals.
  • Write and/or edit compelling digital and print communications that encourage alumni involvement and increased philanthropy by showcasing the University of Massachusetts Amherst's academic and research strengths and its dynamic student experience.
  • Develop ideas for impact stories and donor profiles to be featured in our newsletter and campaign website; interview subjects and write copy; and collaborate with others in MarCom to share these stories across channels.
  • Develop strong knowledge of our upcoming campaign's three foundational commitments and the fundraising priorities of each school and college within this framework in order to create messaging, templates, and donor proposals for use by fundraisers.
  • Research and develop suggested remarks for members of the administration and high-level volunteers, with a focus on fundraising and volunteer engagement.
  • Support the MarCom team in ensuring that communications at all levels follow the correct branding, editorial style, and grammar conventions for the university, the foundation, the campaign, and the schools and colleges.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required in journalism, English, communications, or related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of writing experience in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field. Experience in higher education preferred.
  • Exceptional written and oral communications skills; demonstrated persuasive writing skills.
  • Experience with writing for diverse audiences across multiple communications channels.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders at varying levels of authority and communicate key messages in alignment with overarching communications strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to set and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in writing proposals to donors or producing grant applications is desirable but not required.

Benefits:

  • 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 2 office closure days.
  • 4-day summer work week.
  • 401(k) plan. You contribute 5% and receive a 10% match.
  • Health insurance packages for medical, dental, and vision.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave to use within 1 year of childbirth. An additional 6 weeks available for the birthing parent. Part-time work for full-time pay for the first 4 weeks post parental leave.

Proposed Annual Salary Range:

$84,000 - $91,000

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