Senior Writer

Senior Writer

R0010306
Tampa

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Position Details

Senior Writer

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Editorial Director

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Senior Writer is a creative journalist and brand storytellerresponsible for developing engaging, mission-aligned content thatstrengthens UTampa's reputation, enrollment marketing and alumniengagement. Reporting to the Editorial Director, the Senior Writerproduces feature stories, faculty profiles, news briefs and digitalcontent that highlight the University's impact, innovation andcommunity. This role contributes to the University of TampaJournal, leading storytelling for the Advancement section of themagazine, as well as the UTampa Digital Newsroom and other printand online channels to ensure the University's story is told withclarity, authenticity and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify story opportunities by engaging withfaculty, staff, students and alumni.

Conduct interviews and background research to develop accurate,engaging and brand-aligned content.

Write feature stories, news briefs, and profiles for the UTampaJournal, the UTampa Digital Newsroom, newsletters and otherUniversity communications. Will work with Advancement team toidentify and tell stories focused on donors, giving and donorimpact.

Ensure all written content is clear, compelling and consistentwith UTampa's editorial voice, style guide and brandstandards.

Collaborate closely with the Editorial Director, Director ofDigital Strategy and Experience, Director of Brand and CreativeServices, and Social Media Manager to align written content withvisual storytelling and digital engagement strategies.

Promote UTampa's identity and reputation through storytellingthat reflects its values, mission and strategic goals.

Champion inclusive storytelling by amplifying diverse voicesand perspectives that reflect UTampa's vibrant community.

Work closely with the Editorial Director to align content witheditorial calendars and institutional priorities.

Participate in editorial planning meetings and contributecreative ideas for future coverage.

Collaborate with designers, photographers and videographers tosupport multimedia storytelling.

Track readership, engagement and reach metrics for publishedcontent to assess effectiveness and inform strategy.

Contribute data and performance insights to the division'seditorial dashboard and quarterly reports.

Ensure all content supports institutional messaging andenhances audience engagement.

Meet established deadlines with 95% on-time content deliveryacross assigned projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, communications,English or a related field.

5+ years of professional writing experience, preferably inhigher education, media or brand storytelling. Philanthropicwriting experience a plus.

Strong portfolio of published work demonstrating storytellingability across multiple formats.

Excellent writing, editing and interviewing skills with masteryof AP Style.

Familiarity with digital publishing best practices, SEO andaccessibility standards.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in afast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multipleprojects and deadlines.

Experience using content management systems (Adobe ExperienceManager preferred).

Familiarity with analytics tools and social media contentstrategy.

Performance Indicators

Timely and high-quality delivery of content for the UTampaJournal, UTampa Digital Newsroom and University publications.

Growth in story reach, readership and engagement metrics acrossdigital and print platforms.

Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and institutionalpartners regarding storytelling quality and alignment.

Contribution to the visibility of UTampa faculty, students andalumni through published stories and thought leadershipfeatures.

Consistent adherence to UTampa's editorial standards, tone andaccessibility requirements.

This position is ideal for a storyteller who thrives at theintersection of journalism and brand communications, combiningcreativity, curiosity and strategy to bring UTampa's mission andachievements to life.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University ofTampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for thisposition at time of application submission.

Requireddocuments should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottomof the "My Experience" page of the application before continuingthrough the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or acredit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not todetermine specific duties and responsibilities for any particularposition. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may varybased on the specific task assigned to the position.

To apply, visit

https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Tampa/Senior-Writer_R0010306 .

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