Writer - Limited Term Employment (LTE)

Overview
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW‑Madison and is recruiting for a Writer to join the Communications team. This is an LTE position and will work approximately 30 hours per week. The role will proofread and copyedit WFAA materials, manage submissions to, and write material for, the Class Notes section of On Wisconsin magazine.

Who is WFAA?
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW‑Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW‑Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.

Diversity and Inclusion
We value people and the differences that they bring to the organization and create an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.

Responsibilities
Journalistic writing

Interview alumni, faculty, staff, and students

Write articles for WFAA’s print and digital publications and its websites

Generate ideas for articles

Assist with editing and copyediting as needed

Development writing

Write gift proposals

Assist development staff in the creation of their donor communications

Generate story ideas from conversations with development staff

Marketing writing

Contribute, as needed, to marketing teams

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, Journalism, or a related field.

1+ writing / copyeditor related experience.

Experience creating content about diverse constituencies.

Other Qualifications

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, InDesign, and Acrobat.

Strong sense of initiative and understanding of marketing and journalistic concepts.

WFAA is committed to provide our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful.

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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