Writer, Advancement Communications
Commonwealth of VA Careers
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Charlottesville, VA, USA
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The University of Virginia’s (UVA)University Advancement Communications team seeks applications for a writer to join our team in conceptualizing, writing, and editing compelling content for our audiences.
University Advancement (UA) Communications defines and models the voice of philanthropy at UVA. Working for the Vice President of Advancement, the UA Communications department writes, designs produces, and assesses the impact of fundraising communications in all media, including print, video, and online content.
The department is in the middle of a major, five-year, $5 billion fundraising campaign for the University of Virginia that will conclude in 2025. To support campaign fundraising and promote messaging about the campaign’s widespread impact, advancement communications is seeking a creative and experienced professional to serve as a writer and collaborative team member.
This writer will work in partnership with UA staff and others across the University to produce gift announcements, stories, and fundraising-related content-print and digital. As part of the UA Communications team that produces the campaign magazine, Envision, and its digital monthly version, this position will write stories and announcements about the donors, who generously give to the University, students, and faculty who have benefited from that support, and the initiatives that require private support to achieve the goals of UVA’s strategic 2030 plan.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, University Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can best achieve our mission of supporting our broadly diverse partners, schools, and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and friends of the University.
In this position, the writer will work closely with the UA Communications team to ensure content strategy aligns with University Advancement priorities and goals. In addition, the writer will support University Advancement by helping develop content and strategies to highlight the benefits of private support at UVA. This position requires someone with expert storytelling skills, interview skills, writing, and editing experience. Attention to detail and proofreading skills are also necessary. The writer will work closely with the Director of Content Production and the University Advancement Communications staff and report to the Senior News Writer and Editor to maximize story effectiveness, promote distribution, and media placement.
Responsibilities include:
• Identify and write Envision features to support UVA’s fundraising goals, including those focused on donor profiles, student experience, faculty teaching and research, capital projects, and other projects
• Assist the Senior News Writer and Editor with producing gift announcements
• Write and edit stewardship communications for donors
• Create content that demonstrates the transformational power of philanthropy at UVA and excites our audiences
• Monitor, edit, and update content on the Giving website
• Write copy for cultivating donors as well as write and edit proposals for donors
• Lead the writing and editing of University Advancement award submissions
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of previous experience in a communications, public relations or related field
Demonstrated experience producing and editing multiple storytelling formats and modes, including basic news, features, reports, magazine and/or newsletter writing
Excellent copy editing and proofreading skills; AP Style Guide expertise preferred
Proficiency with MS Office programs, PC or Mac desktop computers
Must have excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, exceptional communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity and respect for others
Experience in working as part of a creative team
An excellent listener, who can give, receive, and readily assimilate constructive feedback
Ability to translate the University’s educational mission, strategic aims and programs into persuasive communications
This position is hybrid located within one hour of Charlottesville, VA.
Anticipated hiring range: $55-$65K / year
This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Academic Recruiter, at jf2sw@virginia.edu
How to Apply:
Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday , and search for ‘ R0048465' . Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘ R0048465 .’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in English or Communications or a related field.
Experience: At least three years of experience
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information
