Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to develop new communications, from concept through execution
• Serve as the strategic project lead for individual projects and integrated, multi-faceted programs, managing partner relations and communication plan development (goal, strategy, target, channel mix, schedules, and budget)
• Collaborate with team members (including design, social, digital, and video) and ARD and University partners at all levels
• Ensure projects and programs are on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Review, copyedit, and proofread print and digital communications materials.
• Enforce editorial and brand guidelines
• Adapt messaging and tone as appropriate for different circumstances and audiences
• Decipher complex concepts and translate them to accessible language for general audiences
• Work with director to maintain and develop smooth and efficient processes for the marketing and communications team
• Audit editorial quality and identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of marketing/communications or other relevant writing experience

Preferred

• Experience managing partners or clients, complex tasks, and large-scale multi-faceted marketing or editorial projects
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, collaborate, and demonstrate attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and completing them under tight deadlines
• Experience developing strategic communication plans
• Exceptional communication skills: interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading
• Experience in higher education advancement or complex organization
• Experience writing fundraising solicitations
• Experience in Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience in a project management workflow system such as Smartsheet
• Strong portfolio of writing that is clear, accurate, and compelling

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs