Senior Communications Writer, Stewardship

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

📋 Description

• Create solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship communication initiatives for Neuro and Biomedical Research Development teams.

• Compose high-quality proposals, stewardship reports, handouts, and brochures.

• Review and edit contributions from colleagues and fellow writers, providing insightful and constructive feedback.

• Draft high-level leadership communications, including letters and speeches/talking points.

• Write and select visuals for articles, newsletters, feature publications, and social media content.

• Design written projects using templates in creative software like InDesign.

• Collaborate with the Health System design team on tailored projects, including advertisements, posters, multi-million-dollar proposals, and case statements.

• Support project goals by integrating technical clinical, research, and educational priorities with donor-centered communications.

• Partner with frontline gift officers and wider PMDAR stakeholders to produce communication materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

• Professional writing experience in fundraising, marketing, or related fields is preferred.

• At least 2 years of direct experience in higher education or healthcare is preferred.

• A portfolio showcasing persuasive writing, particularly in conveying scientific concepts to a general audience.

• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to persuasively communicate complex scientific and medical information to diverse audiences.

• Strong understanding of English language mechanics.

• Capability to review and edit communications for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, style, tone, and adherence to style guidelines.

• Familiarity with creative processes, techniques, and tools.

• Strong commitment to work quality and timeliness, with attention to copy and graphic design details.

• Ability to manage various individual projects and balance workloads effectively.

• Capacity to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to foresee, plan for, and creatively resolve issues.

• Collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to foster partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to mitigate institutional risk and uphold confidentiality.

• Clear and timely communication with stakeholders through effective methods.

• Initiative to acquire new skills as necessary.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Proficiency with research tools such as Google Scholar and library catalogs.

• Intermediate skills in desktop design software and creative tools, such as InDesign.

• Intermediate skills in database, project management, and contact management systems.

• Resume, cover letter, and writing samples are required.

• Background checks may be necessary following a conditional job offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

• Retirement plans, including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options.

• Generous paid time off.

• Long-term care insurance.

• Wellness and work-life programs and resources.

• Professional and personal development resources.

• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural and recreational activities.

• Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, vehicles, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.

• Flexible work options and hours.

• Forgivable homeownership loans for eligible employees.

• Adoption assistance for qualifying expenses.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Health and wellness programs and resources.

• Supportive work and family benefits.