Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. They are seeking a Writer for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, responsible for creating marketing and promotional copy for alumni events and programs, collaborating with internal partners to align content with institutional priorities.
Responsibilities
- E-newsletter content
- VCU Alumni e-newsletter
- Develop strategic monthly e-newsletter outlines and craft engaging, audience-focused copy
- Proactively research opportunities to highlight VCU graduates, including writing profiles or Q&As, as needed
- Constituent organization e-newsletters
- Work with volunteer managers to develop strategic quarterly e-newsletter outlines for regional and shared identity organizations, and craft engaging, audience-focused copy
- Parents’ e-newsletter
- Work with various internal partners to develop strategic monthly e-newsletter outlines and craft engaging, audience-focused copy
- Events email content
- Develop content for monthly all-alumni email about upcoming events and programs
- Email and program content
- Write engaging content for emails promoting a diverse array of events and programs available to alumni and donors, and write corresponding copy for registration forms and social media
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in English, mass communications or a related field
- Minimum of two years' professional writing and/or editing experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading abilities
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Experience in an academic medical center, healthcare or higher education (Research I) setting or similar complex environments
- Familiarity with writing for a development and alumni relations organization
Benefits
- All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
- This position can be fully remote, but must be within driving distance of Richmond, VA (less than 3 hours).
Company Overview
We’re Virginia Commonwealth University — the university FOR Virginia. You will see an incredible mix of attitudes, styles and stories. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://innovationgateway.vcu.edu/.