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Smith College Senior Advancement Writer in Northampton, Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON Job Summary The Senior Writer for the Alumnae Relations and Development department is responsible for supporting division communications, events, volunteer opportunities, and other programs aimed at encouraging alumnae and donor engagement. The position will propose, research, write, edit and copy edit individualized as well as mass communications and education pieces for alumnae and donors. Projects include gift proposals, background papers, newsletters, news articles and profile stories, brochures, event collateral, website and social media content, video scripts, solicitation letters and presidential communications. Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses) Bachelor\'s degree and seven years or more of proven professional business, proposal or journalistic writing experience. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education development and/or public relations setting. Working knowledge of digital media and content development. Experience with philanthropy and major gift fundraising processes. Skills Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to collaborate with team members as well as colleagues across the college Excellent research, writing and editing skills as well as demonstrated grammatical and proofreading skills; knowledge of AP style Demonstrated ability to research and translate complex information into clear, concise and compelling content, as well as the ability to adapt writing style to a variety of situations and audiences Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc). Drupal, WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite preferred