Responsibilities

• UMKC is seeking a highly experienced and versatile writer to produce polished executive communications primarily for the Chancellor but also for other members of the executive leadership team.
• The Executive Strategic Communications Specialist will focus on a range of written materials and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Speeches and scripts consume the majority of work hours, but there also will be talking points for meetings and events, digital emails, announcements, memos and other correspondence.
• This individual will be housed in the Office of the Chancellor and will work very closely with the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Marketing and Communications in executing high level work in a fast-paced environment, learning the Chancellor’s voice and preparing communications that strategically deliver key messages and information to campus and community.
• The successful candidate will be a creative, inspiring writer who is naturally prolific, and – in drafting speeches – shows a knack for telling compelling stories that draw on rigorous research.
• This person should be a curious thinker, broad reader and quick writer who is comfortable working as part of a team, and who is also comfortable with a number of communications channels and technologies, including digital email and web writing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• A Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a closely related field and at least three years of professional writing experience, preferably in an academic environment is required.
• Exceptional, dedicated writer with the ability to write for the spoken word, written and digital media alike.
• Strong project management and time management skills including the ability to work quickly and creatively, sometimes under pressure when content needs to be developed in a tight timeframe.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (especially Word and PowerPoint) and digital email tools as well as familiarity with Adobe Suite, social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook and editing in cloud-storage tools (Box, Sharepoint).
• Ability to research, collect, and organize information from diverse sources.
• Strong interpersonal skills including capacity to collaborate with others.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to stringent processes for editing and review of written material with key internal partners and coordination for staging cues and other relevant checks and balances.
• A capacity to respond receptively to feedback.
• Experience in a professional setting preferred.

Preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (especially Word and PowerPoint) and digital email tools as well as familiarity with Adobe Suite, social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook and editing in cloud-storage tools (Box, Sharepoint).
• Experience in a professional setting preferred.

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.