Posting Summary: The Special Projects Writer is responsible for developing and writing a broad range of impactful content to support and bolster institutional priorities across Teachers College’s website, publications, events and other multimedia channels. Job Summary/Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications, the Special Projects Writer is responsible for developing and writing a broad range of impactful content to support and bolster institutional priorities across Teachers College’s website, publications, events and other multimedia channels.

The Special Projects Writer executes content assignments; coordinates and completes their own interviews with sources; and handles multiple concurrent assignments on deadline. This role includes a focus on developing and executing content pieces that are tailored to TC alumni and donors. The content will emphasize strengths and differentiators of the College and highlight stories of impact made by the TC community locally, nationally, and globally. The role involves working closely with team members as part of an eight-person Strategic Communications team as well as with colleagues across the TC Generation team that also includes Brand/Creative, Digital Campus Infrastructure, and Omnichannel Marketing within the Department of Institutional Advancement. The position will also closely collaborate with Philanthropic Giving including colleagues working in fundraising, alumni and government relations. The Special Projects Writer also has the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and students across the College, as well.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, write, edit, proofread and post, as needed, a full range of communications materials, with special focus on alumni and donor messaging Partner and collaborate closely with Philanthropic Giving to develop communications and marketing materials for current donors and prospects, clearly featuring the College’s differentiators, strengths, vision, and values Develop an internal communications plan designed to provide consistent updates to Philanthropic Giving regarding research, news and happenings across the College Create external communications, including quarterly donor and alumni updates, which can be used in solicitations and other materials Write exclusive, impactful stories accessible only to alumni and donors Establish working relationships with colleagues in departments throughout the college in order to promote their work and programs to alumni and donors Connect with and interview colleagues across Teachers College to ensure that all communications include information that is accurate and up-to-date. Remain informed about overall business direction and key trends to ensure all written materials are timely and relevant. Work with the Senior Director of Strategic Communications to develop metrics and goals to monitor effectiveness and adjust the strategy as needed. As needed, develop and write content for other TC audiences, including staff, faculty, students, and friends of the College.

Minimum Qualifications: B.A. or the equivalent years of education and experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in marketing, communications, journalism, or publishing Superb writing, editing, and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to synthesize information and concurrently research, write and rewrite multiple, well-organized communications pieces in a fast-paced environment Ability to learn new technologies and work with the College’s Salesforce email marketing and and web content management system to update the website Keen attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of detailed work with conflicting priorities, and deliver on a tight deadline. A self-starter who takes initiative, works well under pressure, has a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and work with a range of colleagues and partners, like faculty, senior administrators, alumni, donors, and staff. Good judgment, tact and discretion in the handling of timely and potentially sensitive communications Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Must provide writing samples as part of application Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education and a demonstrated interest in the higher education industry. Proficiency in digital communications tools (e.g. CRMs and social media, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

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