EDITORIAL CONTENT, ADVANCEMENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR at Tulane University | New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

EDITORIAL CONTENT, ADVANCEMENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

New Orleans, LA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive donor-focused content strategy for Tulane Advancement to engage alumni and donors and support fundraising goals.

Must-have: Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years in marketing/communications
Own donor-centric content across print and digital, collaborating across departments

Job Description

Responsibilities

Advances the university’s mission by crafting compelling content that engages alumni, donors, and other stakeholders.
Develop and write donor-centric content for print and digital platforms, including, but not limited to: newsletter and magazine articles and profiles, fundraising appeals and campaign materials, event scripts and talking points, speeches, website and social media content, annual and anniversary reports, case statements and gift proposals, and other strategic publications.
Collaborate with colleagues across Advancement, University Communications and Marketing, and academic departments to gather stories and ensure message alignment.
Conducts interviews as needed during research and content development.
Works closely with the Advancement staff to ensure that messages and strategies are well coordinated and helping to further fundraising goals.
Meets regularly with Advancement representatives to keep plans on track and to exchange ideas for incorporating new concepts and emerging trends in editorial content and communication.
Edit and proofread materials for clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
Maintain a library of donor stories, impact narratives, and institutional messaging.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
At least five years of experience in marketing and communications or related field.
Any appropriate combination of relevant experience, education, and/or certification may be considered.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Experience in client service and strategic communication
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle numerous projects in a timely manner
Ability to adjust and respond to unscheduled developments requiring immediate attention
Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail

Preferred

Master’s degree in English, journalism or communications field

Tulane University

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation. With research and educational partnerships that span the globe and its location in historic New Orleans, Tulane offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine.By engaging with our page, you agree to adhere to our social media community guidelines regarding comments and content: https://communications.tulane.edu/social-media/guidelines#community

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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