Content Writer

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, or related communications field.
At least 3 years of professional experience as writer, reporter/journalist, copywriter, or related position.
Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Serve as an in-house reporter, finding and pitching story ideas covering a range of topics, colleges, schools and units, and in a variety of formats.
Write stories for UT News and other digital properties: quick-turn news and press releases; longer features; short-form lists; interviews/Q&As; short features; etc., ensuring accuracy and quality and obtaining appropriate approvals throughout.
Write for other content formats, including video scripts, newsletter blurbs, web copy, etc.
Work closely with all UMAC teams – media relations, content, social media, design/creative, multimedia, digital, academic and internal comms – on story planning and distribution.
Source and collaborate on visual assets to accompany written stories.
Explore and incorporate new and creative storytelling methods.
Work closely and collaboratively with communications and marketing teams across the University, as well as the faculty, students, staff, researchers and leaderships within those colleges, schools and units.
Participate in all stages of the editorial cycle: editorial calendar development and planning, idea generation and brainstorming, interviewing, writing, editing and distribution.
Other related functions as assigned.

More than 3 years of professional experience as a writer, reporter/journalist, copywriter, or related position.
Familiarity with AP Style.
Knowledge of SEO best practices, social media and other digital promotional strategies.
Experience writing for institutions of higher education.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.