Communications Staff Writer/Editor - Office Of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Communications Staff Writer/Editor - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Communications Staff Writer/Editor writes and edits a broad range of communications aimed at connecting and reconnecting alumni and donors with Georgetown University. Under the direction of the editorial team’s senior director, they will produce sharp, web-friendly news and feature copy for magazines, reports, and websites (giving.georgetown.edu, alumni.georgetown.edu, feed.georgetown.edu) overseen by the Office of Advancement’s communications team.

As well, they also cover alumni and donor events, curate content for newsletters, and assist with web content management; and proofread a wide range of communications to ensure compliance with the Office of Advancement Style Guide.

The communication materials produced by Advancement Communications must be accurate, must correctly represent Georgetown’s priorities and align with its brand, and must be delivered on time. The Communications Staff Writer/Editor helps ensure that materials are of the highest quality and adhere to editorial standards and style – and may be the last person to see an e-mail before it is distributed or an invitation before it is printed, so attention to detail and quality is critical.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Senior Director, Editorial, the Communications Staff Writer/Editor is part of a multi-disciplinary Communications team that includes editorial, creative, digital, and multimedia professionals. They have contact with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and donors.

They write copy that is reviewed by other members of the team and edits copy written by others; and beyond other members of the Communications team, they work with teams throughout Advancement on critical events, reports, and public-facing materials.

They are proactive in reaching out to colleagues throughout Advancement and the university to pursue story ideas or to share content; and take an inclusive lens and approach to interviewing alumni, faculty, staff, students, and donors of all backgrounds and life experiences, while incorporating such perspectives into content.

Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred Requirement and Qualification

News writing and/or experience in higher education

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources .

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the .