Senior Content Writer
Texas A&M University System
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.
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