Responsibilities

• Brand Copywriting and Project Development: Develop and implement marketing-communications content and projects impacting brand understanding, philanthropy, advocacy and other divisional and institutional priorities.
• Curation, Editing and Review: Evaluate, edit, adapt, and approve content from campus partners as part of the department’s project-development process.
• Partnership Building: - Collaborate with colleagues across the department, division and campus, including design, digital media, media relations teams (as well as external vendors and constituents) to produce cohesive, above-the-mark communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
• Emergency Communications: During emergency events, fulfill appropriate communications-related operations in concert with other staff positions in the department, including necessary on-site responsibilities.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience such as writing marketing and/or persuasive/promotional brand copy, including philanthropic writing and storytelling required.
• Experience with writing for marketing and communications that aligns with brand guidelines and donor engagement objectives.
• Ability to handle confidential donor and university information with discretion, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in all written communications.

Preferred

• University marketing and communications background preferred.

Benefits

• To Be Eligible For Full Benefits, Employees Must Be Appointed At Least Half-time (.50 FTE) With An Appointment Lasting More Than Six Months And One Day. Benefits Eligibility And Offerings May Vary Based On Appointment Type, Classification, And Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible Employees May Have Access To a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Can Include:
• - Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• - Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• - Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• - Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• - Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.