Senior Communications Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create and present engaging, audience-focused messaging to primary stakeholders: counselors, members, and students.

• Accountable for the planning, writing, and editing of newsletters, announcements, and various communications that inform, engage, and motivate audiences.

• Simplify complex information into clear, accessible, and inspiring messages designed for a variety of audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside in the United States.

• Must be willing to travel for the biannual Common App Retreat.

• 4-6 years of relevant experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in producing communications tailored to specific audiences (e.g., newsletters, campaign emails, or announcements).

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, CRM systems, or digital publishing tools is essential.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to translate intricate ideas into compelling narratives.

• Advanced skills in Writing & Narrative Development: Expertise in audience-centered storytelling that conveys complex organizational priorities, higher education policy, or technical updates in a clear and motivating manner.

• Editorial Ownership & Strategy Refinement: Capability to manage editorial calendars and ensure messaging consistency across various platforms, maintaining alignment with the established brand voice and tone.

• Critical Thinking & Pattern Recognition: Skill in analyzing engagement metrics and audience feedback to identify communication gaps and suggest innovative content optimization solutions.

• Complex Project Coordination: Outstanding organizational abilities to handle multiple high-pressure deadlines while independently addressing the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical Proficiency in Communications Tools: Advanced proficiency in using email marketing platforms, CRM systems, and digital publishing tools for creating and distributing audience-specific communications.

• Collaboration & Peer Guidance: Capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere and provide guidance or peer-review support to ensure consistent messaging across the department.

• Adaptability: Ability to modify messaging and priorities in response to evolving organizational needs or feedback.

• Experience with project planning and management is required.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced work environment, including but not limited to state or federal government, and communications agency experience.

• Understanding of key issues in higher education.

• Prior experience in the Higher Education sector.

• Background in non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or education technology.

• Experience in government affairs and/or public policy is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-Life balance

• Virtual-first office

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Seven company-wide holidays

• Nine floating holidays*

• Sick leave

• Monthly mental health day

• Choice of PC or MAC laptop

• Option to select an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset

• One-time office setup stipend

• Monthly remote work stipend

• Monthly mobile stipend

• Market-based salaries

• Performance-based bonus

• 403(b) retirement plan

• 5% company contribution

• Additional 5% company match

• 3-year vesting schedule

• Participation may commence immediately

• Choice of two health insurance plans

• Health Savings Account, based on selected health plan

• Medical Flexible Savings Account, based on selected health plan

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health

• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance

• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents

• Company-provided short and long-term disability insurance

• Budgeted annual funds for professional development

• Growth opportunities within the company

• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program

• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services

• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance

• Payroll-dedicated pet insurance through PinPaws

• 1Password family account