MUSC Health
Associate Director - Communications Writer
MUSC Health, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Associate Director - Communications Writer
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Associate Director - Communications Writer
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Job Description Summary The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal, stewardship and case statement writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include interviewing internal and external stakeholders; gathering information for use in gift proposals, donor cultivation materials, stewardship reports and other donor communications; developing cases for philanthropic support; and writing/producing proposals in support of fundraising initiatives. The writer must have excellent written communication skills, be able to meet demanding deadlines, and articulate and present medical and research content that is relevant, engaging, and compelling to external audiences, leading to donor fund acquisition.
Responsibilities
35%
Proposal writing – Writing both templated and customized proposals for philanthropic support. Must translate complex research and medical terms into easy‑to‑understand dialogue, interview stakeholders, write supporting proposals/case statements, and compile them into various formats (e.g., web content, brochures). Must ask leading questions that foster ideas and gather pertinent information to develop high‑quality proposals.
30%
Stewardship communications – Writing and producing content (newsletter/e‑newsletter articles, emails, video shorts, etc.) that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy on the university’s mission and on the lives of the people served.
25%
Donor engagement communications – Working with other managers on the Donor Engagement team (Special Events, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, Digital Communications and Annual Giving) to produce and/or edit emails, short speeches, magazine features, event programs and other materials used to cultivate and engage priority stakeholders.
10%
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Training (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism or related field; a minimum of 2+ years of experience in journalism, fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields, preferably in academic medicine and/or public health.
Proven work experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role, with proposal writing preferred.
Experience with Adobe or Canva products preferred.
Results‑oriented and flexible to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Proven track record of owning outcomes and optimizing for engagement and conversion metrics.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work optimally across internal and external organizations.
Outstanding problem‑solving, analytical, and research skills.
Attention to detail and obsession for accuracy.
Ability to gather and organize information.
Previous experience in proposal writing would be a plus.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Outstanding analytical, writing and editing skills.
Use of ASANA, HotSpot or similar tools.
MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
Additional Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 4-6 years.
Employer Equal Opportunity Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Employment Verification Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Associate Director - Communications Writer
role at
MUSC Health .
Job Description Summary The Associate Director - Communications Writer serves as a proposal, stewardship and case statement writer for the MUSC Foundation. This role is part of the Donor Experience team and reports to the Director of Communications. Responsibilities include interviewing internal and external stakeholders; gathering information for use in gift proposals, donor cultivation materials, stewardship reports and other donor communications; developing cases for philanthropic support; and writing/producing proposals in support of fundraising initiatives. The writer must have excellent written communication skills, be able to meet demanding deadlines, and articulate and present medical and research content that is relevant, engaging, and compelling to external audiences, leading to donor fund acquisition.
Responsibilities
35%
Proposal writing – Writing both templated and customized proposals for philanthropic support. Must translate complex research and medical terms into easy‑to‑understand dialogue, interview stakeholders, write supporting proposals/case statements, and compile them into various formats (e.g., web content, brochures). Must ask leading questions that foster ideas and gather pertinent information to develop high‑quality proposals.
30%
Stewardship communications – Writing and producing content (newsletter/e‑newsletter articles, emails, video shorts, etc.) that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy on the university’s mission and on the lives of the people served.
25%
Donor engagement communications – Working with other managers on the Donor Engagement team (Special Events, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, Digital Communications and Annual Giving) to produce and/or edit emails, short speeches, magazine features, event programs and other materials used to cultivate and engage priority stakeholders.
10%
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Training (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, journalism or related field; a minimum of 2+ years of experience in journalism, fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields, preferably in academic medicine and/or public health.
Proven work experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role, with proposal writing preferred.
Experience with Adobe or Canva products preferred.
Results‑oriented and flexible to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Proven track record of owning outcomes and optimizing for engagement and conversion metrics.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work optimally across internal and external organizations.
Outstanding problem‑solving, analytical, and research skills.
Attention to detail and obsession for accuracy.
Ability to gather and organize information.
Previous experience in proposal writing would be a plus.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Outstanding analytical, writing and editing skills.
Use of ASANA, HotSpot or similar tools.
MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
Additional Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 4-6 years.
Employer Equal Opportunity Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Employment Verification Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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