Job Title Senior Content Writer Agency Texas A&M University Department Marketing & Communications Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who We Are The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through: Messaging, Branding, and Brand Oversight. For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/ . What We Want The Senior Content Writer, under general supervision, will tell stories – proactively and as assigned – of impactful research being conducted at Texas A&M to elevate the university’s national reputation and image as a top-tier research institution. This team member will build relationships with faculty members to create content for university media channels and for a year-to-year contract with The Conversation, a network of nonprofit media outlets publishing news stories and research reports online. Responsible for working with national media members to create media mentions, placements and make Texas A&M researchers the go-to voice on certain topics. What You Need To Know Ability to travel independently to other remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines. This position may be less than 5% or more of travel. This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Salary: Commensurate based on selected hires experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Responsibilities Liaison to The Conversation (TC): + Connect Texas A&M faculty/staff/graduate students who are willing to write with TC editors. + Identify key experts to send TC callouts and devise angles to pitch to TC editors. + Assist authors, as needed, during editorial process. Content writer: + Tell stories of impactful research through news releases, stories or videos as assigned by supervisors, Chief Marketing Officer or members of the central Marketing team. + Proactively find interesting research stories and present them for approval. + Balance writing several stories and projects at the same time. + Cultivate relationships with faculty, researchers and research deans. + Assist Central Marketing and Communications team with content packages and/or feature and/or strategic communications writing. + Assist with compiling and sending weekly newsletter. + Assist with website content management. + Work collaboratively with college and department and Office of Research communicators to ensure appropriate approvals and avoid duplication of work. + Write social media copy and work with central social team to ensure thoughtful and strategic distribution. Media relations: + Build relationships with reporters, pitch and assist them as they write stories based on our releases. + Assist with distribution lists for wider media sends. + Attend “meet the media” events and conferences. + Assist with media monitoring as needed. Qualifications Required Education & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or similar discipline. + Four years of related experience.​ Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in higher education environment. + Experience in print journalism. + Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, science communication or related field. Area of study must be concentrated on writing. + Education or equivalent experience in science writing and communication. + Ability to write in clear and understandable language for journalists and the public. + Ability to translate often complex scientific research into easily understandable language. + Ability to work without supervision to find stories, then tell those stories in informative, compelling ways that connect with target audiences. + Knowledge of the national media landscape in both traditional and emerging media areas. + Experience in content marketing, particularly digital. + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + Ability to positively and professionally interact with coworkers, administrators, faculty and staff, current and former students, and members of the media. + Excellent communication and presentation skills. + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. + Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Expert written communications skills. + Proficiency in Associated Press style. + Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position. + Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently, as well as make quick decision, with minimal supervision. + Critical thinking skills and good oral communication. + Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Knowledge of university research landscape, not required, but a pro. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.