Senior Writer, Executive Communications

Job Posting

Title:

Senior Writer, Executive Communications

Hiring Department: University Marketing and Communications

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose: The Senior Writer serves as the primary executive writer for the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP). Reporting to the Director of Executive and Academic Communications in University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), this position develops speeches, presentations, campus communications, web content, and other strategic messaging that advances university priorities and supports senior academic leadership.

General Notes: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

1. Executive Writing and Strategic Communications:

Research, write, and edit speeches, talking points, presentations, campus-wide messages, video scripts, website content, op-eds, reports, and other executive communications for the Executive Vice President and Provost and other senior academic leaders. Translate complex academic, research, and institutional initiatives into compelling communications tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop messaging that advances university priorities while maintaining consistency with institutional voice, brand, and strategic objectives.

2. Content Development and

Collaboration:

Collaborate with academic and administrative units to identify stories, gather information, conduct interviews, and research institutional data to support executive communications. Build strong relationships with subject matter experts and campus partners to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and reflect institutional priorities.

Support writing projects across the academic portfolio, including executive web content and strategic communications initiatives.

3. Editorial Coordination and Workflow Management:

Coordinate review, revision, and approval processes for executive communications, ensuring appropriate stakeholder input and timely delivery. Manage multiple concurrent writing projects and deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards. Assist in coordinating the distribution of executive communications and campus-wide messaging in collaboration with UMAC, the Office of the President, and EVPP leadership.

4. Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in English, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional writing, editorial, executive communications, public relations, or strategic communications experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Proficiency with mass mailing platforms such as Emma, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact.
• Knowledge of ethical AI use in communication and/or experience using AI to streamline workflows.
• Experience in higher education communications.
• Experience with CMS such as Word Press and Drupal.
• Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Asana) and editorial planning tools (e.g., MS SharePoint, content calendars, scheduling software).
• Experience creating and managing email campaigns.

Salary Range:
$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions: This position is based in Austin, TX on the UT Main Campus. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Extended evening or weekend work may be required on rare occasions.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding…