Teachers College, Columbia University is hiring: Special Projects Writer in New

Posting Summary: The Special Projects Writer is responsible for developing and writing a broad range of impactful content to support and bolster institutional priorities across Teachers College’s website, publications, events and other multimedia channels. Job Summary/Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications, the Special Projects Writer is responsible for developing and writing a broad range of impactful content to support and bolster institutional priorities across Teachers College’s website, publications, events and other multimedia channels. The Special Projects Writer executes content assignments; coordinates and completes their own interviews with sources; and handles multiple concurrent assignments on deadline. This role includes a focus on developing and executing content pieces that are tailored to TC alumni and donors. The content will emphasize strengths and differentiators of the College and highlight stories of impact made by the TC community locally, nationally, and globally. The role involves working closely with team members as part of an eight-person Strategic Communications team as well as with colleagues across the TC Generation team that also includes Brand/Creative, Digital Campus Infrastructure, and Omnichannel Marketing within the Department of Institutional Advancement. The position will also closely collaborate with Philanthropic Giving including colleagues working in fundraising, alumni and government relations. The Special Projects Writer also has the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and students across the College, as well. Responsibilities Research, develop, write, edit, proofread and post, as needed, a full range of communications materials, with special focus on alumni and donor messaging Partner and collaborate closely with Philanthropic Giving to develop communications and marketing materials for current donors and prospects, clearly featuring the College’s differentiators, strengths, vision, and values Develop an internal communications plan designed to provide consistent updates to Philanthropic Giving regarding research, news and happenings across the College Create external communications, including quarterly donor and alumni updates, which can be used in solicitations and other materials Write exclusive, impactful stories accessible only to alumni and donors Establish working relationships with colleagues in departments throughout the college in order to promote their work and programs to alumni and donors Connect with and interview colleagues across Teachers College to ensure that all communications include information that is accurate and up-to-date. Remain informed about overall business direction and key trends to ensure all written materials are timely and relevant. Work with the Senior Director of Strategic Communications to develop metrics and goals to monitor effectiveness and adjust the strategy as needed. As needed, develop and write content for other TC audiences, including staff, faculty, students, and friends of the College. Minimum Qualifications: B.A. or the equivalent years of education and experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in marketing, communications, journalism, or publishing Superb writing, editing, and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to synthesize information and concurrently research, write and rewrite multiple, well-organized communications pieces in a fast-paced environment Ability to learn new technologies and work with the College’s Salesforce email marketing and and web content management system to update the website Keen attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of detailed work with conflicting priorities, and deliver on a tight deadline. A self-starter who takes initiative, works well under pressure, has a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and work with a range of colleagues and partners, like faculty, senior administrators, alumni, donors, and staff. Good judgment, tact and discretion in the handling of timely and potentially sensitive communications Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Must provide writing samples as part of application Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education and a demonstrated interest in the higher education industry. Proficiency in digital communications tools (e.g. CRMs and social media, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Salary Range: $69,000-$79,000 Work Modality: Hybrid About the company Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. 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NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Special Projects Writer is responsible for developing and writing a broad range of impactful content to support and bolster institutional priorities across Teachers College’s website, publications, events and other multimedia channels . The role involves working closely with team members as part of an eight-person Strategic Communications team as well as with colleagues across the TC Generation team . En Español: Resumen de publicación: El escritor de proyectos especiales es responsable de desarrollar y escribir una amplia gama de contenidos impactantes para apoyar y reforzar las prioridades institucionales a través del sitio web, publicaciones, eventos y otros canales multimedia de Teachers College. Resumen / Función básica del trabajo: Informando al Director Senior de Comunicaciones Estratégicas, el autor de proyectos específicos es responsable del desarrollo y la escritura de un amplio rango de contenido impactante para respaldar y fortalecer las prioritades institucionales en todo el sitio web de Teacher College , publicaciones , eventos y demás canales multimedios. El Autor de Proyectos Especiales también tiene la oportunidad de trabajar con profesores, personal y estudiantes en todo el Colegio. Responsabilidades Investigar, desarrollar, escribir, editar, corregir y publicar, según sea necesario, una gama completa de materiales de comunicación, con un enfoque especial en los exalumnos y donantes Socios de mensajería y colaborar estrechamente con Philanthropic Giving para desarrollar materiales de comunicaciones y marketing para los donantes y prospectos actuales, que presenten claramente las diferencias, fortalezas, visión y valores del Colegio Desarrollar un plan de comunicación interna diseñado para proporcionar información coherente a filantrópica sobre investigación, noticias y acontecimientos a través del colegio Crear comunicaciones externas, incluidas actualizaciones trimestrales de donante y alumno, que se pueden utilizar en solicitudes y otros materiales colectivos Escribir historias efectivas solo accesibles a alumnos y minores Establecer relaciones exclusivas con docentes universitarios en los departamentos de trabajo de entrevistas e integrando estrategias relevantes al colegio, así como establecer relaciones escritas con el Director de Comunicación TC. O los años equivalentes de educación y experiencia, con un mínimo de 3 años de experiencia trabajando en marketing, comunicaciones, periodismo o publicación Excelente escritura, edición y habilidades de comunicación oral, particularmente la capacidad para sintetizar información e investigar simultáneamente, escribir y reescribir múltiples piezas de comunicación bien organizadas en un entorno acelerado Capacidad para aprender nuevas tecnologías y trabajar con el Colleges Salesforce Marketing por correo electrónico y sistema de gestión de contenido web para actualizar el sitio Web Atención al detalle con una sólida organización y aptitudes de administración del tiempo. Una Habilidad para priorizar y administrar un gran volumen de trabajo detallado con prioridades contradictorias, y entregar una fecha límite apretada Un auto-iniciador que toma iniciativa, trabaja bien bajo presión, tiene una probada capacidad de trabajar como parte de un equipo así como habilidades independientemente demostradas para desarrollar intereses interpersonales y capacidades superiores y mejorar las relaciones entre profesores y trabajadores profesionales y mantener una gama de aplicaciones más alta de conocimientos personales (experfectos). CRMs y redes sociales, incluidos Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Rango de salario: $69,000-$79,000 Modalidad de trabajo: Híbrido Sobre la compañía Columbia University es una universidad privada de investigación Ivy League en Nueva York. Notificación Talentify es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. 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