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Marketing Writer [JRP-07075]

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

We are currently seeking to hire a Marketing Writer. In this role, you will report to the Executive Director, DAR Communications and Marketing, and you will work within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department to provide strong writing, editing, marketing and creative concepting in support of the Annual Giving program and other divisional priorities. A central function your role is to provide high quality creative direction and content for print and digital collateral in partnership with the Annual Giving direct marketing team. This includes working closely with fundraising staff, graphic designers, production staff, web designers and others to accomplish robust, segmented marketing campaigns spanning print, email, web, social media, video and more. The selected candidate will be a creative and critical thinker, avid researcher, and excellent writer with the ability to understand the needs of a particular audience and customize the messaging appropriately. This role currently has a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, conceptualize, and write compelling copy for informational, promotional, and public relations projects to support the initiatives and objectives of the university or a department, program, division, or school
• Provide guidance to clients in the identification and development of communications plans
• Produce speeches, brochures, articles, features, press releases, marketing collateral, newsletters, web pages, and/or other types of materials
• Edit copy for accuracy, effectiveness, and Rice style
• Write and edit marketing and promotional copy and communications on behalf of university leaders
• Plan integrated marketing campaigns for quarterly solicitation and stewardship campaigns
• Develop solicitation and stewardship materials (brochures, web content, emails, invitations)
• Draft copy for the giving website, e-newsletters and stories that profile and celebrate philanthropy at Rice
• Develop collateral and invitation sets for fundraising events
• Provide editorial services and quality assurance, with emphasis on fundraising writing, promotional/marketing writing, creative writing and in-depth descriptive writing and quality assurance
• Advise on social media strategies
• Maintain and support the Annual Giving and Rice University brands, while collaborating with Rice’s Public Affairs Division on joint projects, publications, and branding opportunities
• Write articles, magazine advertisements, stories, volunteer letters and emails
• Serve as copy editor and proofreader, (primarily on Annual Giving materials, but also on other communication projects as needed)
• Serve as point person for creative decisions on annual giving communications
• Document important information and interaction with donors in the advancement system
• Work collaboratively on project scope, timelines, and tasks using project management software
• Spend many hours per day in front of a computer and/or in strategy or collaborative project meetings
• Communicate with Rice staff, faculty, and administrators at all levels as well as external volunteers, donors, and vendors
• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, liberal arts, journalism, or a related field. In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree in English, liberal arts, or journalism, a bachelor’s degree in any field with a total of five years of professional writing experience would be accepted. In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 2+ years of related professional writing experience. In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of multiple media formats
• Intermediate knowledge of AP style
• Excellent listening skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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