Content Writer University Housing and Dining All Applicants 40 Non-Exempt Nov 05, 2024 Expected to Continue UT MAIN CAMPUS

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

• Develop creative long- and short-form written content, such as print and digital advertising, storytelling articles, student collateral, email campaigns, event handouts and more. Update and create original content for UHD’s website. Collaborate with video team to write video scripts, captions and video-related content. Write captions and content for social media campaigns and posts as needed. Ensure written content aligns seamlessly with the overall marketing strategy, follows brand guidelines and appeals to various target audiences.
• Serve as the primary writer, content creator and copy editor for UHD. Proactively research, write and edit content that promotes awareness of UHD’s brand, accomplishments, programs, services and audiences. Work collaboratively with the marketing, creative and communications teams as a creative catalyst and brand enforcer to ensure consistency of UHD messaging across all communications platforms.
• Construct and send regularly scheduled digital newsletters, including content creation, proofreading and working collaboratively with stakeholders to gather information and photos when needed. Produce and distribute messages to residents.
• Assist UHD communications in reaching strategic communications and marketing goals, including incorporating University-wide campaigns and messaging into department content and strategy. Support leadership communications needs, including drafting speeches, key points, digital announcements, and presentations, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• At least two years of technical or professional writing, or in writing for public relations programs.
• Use of the tools of journalism and public relations.

• More than two years of technical or professional writing experience.
• Professional work experience in higher education.
• Experience with AP Style.
• Creative writing experience.
• Experience maintaining a consistent brand, voice and style on various platforms.
• Ability to multitask and produce content under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• May work in all weather conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm, with occasional evening hours.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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