Marketing and Development Writer
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 54000 - 65000
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station in Chapel Hill NC. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Content the Marketing and Development Writer is responsible for creating strategic marketing content and communications in support of the Universitys fundraising efforts and strategic initiatives. These communications mainly fall into three categories: 1) customized high-quality proposals cases for support and stewardship pieces for donors and prospects; 2) compelling editorial and digital content that tells the story of the impact of fundraising at Carolina; and 3) copy for an array of projects from event invitations to digital ad campaigns that support fundraising across the University.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Outstanding writing skills on tight deadlines. - Strong editing and proofreading skills and demonstrated ability to follow a style guide. - Demonstrated experience successfully writing professionally for a variety of platforms such as presentations impact reports social media articles and websites. - Ability to move quickly between assignments for various platforms in a fast-paced environment. - With a particular focus on private giving the ability to develop a compelling story with memorable turns of phrases that evoke emotion and inspire action. - Knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through various channels of communication and marketing including print web email and various existing and new social media channels. - Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative team-oriented environment. - Capable of sifting through large amounts of information quickly distilling key points and translating them to memorable key messages while maintaining key facts and figures to support the message. - Experience supporting organizational/client initiatives while meeting tight schedules and deadlines. - Strong organizational ability and attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to counsel leadership across the campus. - Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. - An understanding of audience needs and ability to compellingly portray University priorities throughout content. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Grant or proposal writing experience - Experience working in Drupal and/or WordPress - Experience working in AdobeCreative Suite and Canva - Previous experience in higher education and/or nonprofit setting - Experience thoughtfully using generative AI in a professional setting - Experience in a communications role
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station in Chapel Hill NC. Reporting to the Director of Marketing Content the Marketing and Development Writer is responsible for creating strategic marketing content and communications in support of the Universitys fundraising efforts and strategic initiatives. These communications mainly fall into three categories: 1) customized high-quality proposals cases for support and stewardship pieces for donors and prospects; 2) compelling editorial and digital content that tells the story of the impact of fundraising at Carolina; and 3) copy for an array of projects from event invitations to digital ad campaigns that support fundraising across the University.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Outstanding writing skills on tight deadlines. - Strong editing and proofreading skills and demonstrated ability to follow a style guide. - Demonstrated experience successfully writing professionally for a variety of platforms such as presentations impact reports social media articles and websites. - Ability to move quickly between assignments for various platforms in a fast-paced environment. - With a particular focus on private giving the ability to develop a compelling story with memorable turns of phrases that evoke emotion and inspire action. - Knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through various channels of communication and marketing including print web email and various existing and new social media channels. - Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative team-oriented environment. - Capable of sifting through large amounts of information quickly distilling key points and translating them to memorable key messages while maintaining key facts and figures to support the message. - Experience supporting organizational/client initiatives while meeting tight schedules and deadlines. - Strong organizational ability and attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to counsel leadership across the campus. - Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. - An understanding of audience needs and ability to compellingly portray University priorities throughout content. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Grant or proposal writing experience - Experience working in Drupal and/or WordPress - Experience working in AdobeCreative Suite and Canva - Previous experience in higher education and/or nonprofit setting - Experience thoughtfully using generative AI in a professional setting - Experience in a communications role
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Photography
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Journalism
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
