Marketing Content Writer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14258P

Working Title

Marketing Content Writer

Department

DAR-Communications

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

Development and Alumni Relations' Office of Communications

We serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division ( DAR ) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, tweet, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White-boarding and idea-bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time. We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division to help further the UGA brand. We streamline and dot-connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences' perspectives. We are always searching for new ways-more creative ways-to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.

College / Unit / Department website

give.uga.edu, dar.uga.edu, alumni.uga.edu, dar.uga.edu / communications

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8 : 00am-5 : 00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings or weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary

$57,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date

10 / 15 / 2025

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

12 / 01 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Position Information

Classification Title

Copywriter I

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The employee in this position develops and implements marketing and public relations efforts for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations ( DAR ) within the Office of Communications ( DARCOMM ). The DARCOMM team of 15-20 staff members is responsible for producing all communications and marketing materials to support the university's alumni engagement, fundraising, and career development efforts. This employee takes the lead on content creation for many materials, including (but not limited to) copy and content for websites, news releases, emails, social media, blogs, scripts, university publications, and direct mail. This employee is responsible for conducting research and interviews in the development of these materials, producing on-brand and accurate final deliverables, and partners with designers, videographers, other writers, and web developers (both in-house and hired) to review work for quality and accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

Additional Division Expectations :

Physical Demands

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Deliver on-brand written content in pursuit of unit, division, and university goals.

Ensure all content and final products :

Percentage of time

60

Duties / Responsibilities

Participate in marketing meetings and strategy discussions that focus on content development.

Percentage of time

15

Duties / Responsibilities

Proofread materials developed by others in the Office of Communications and the division.

Percentage of time

10

Duties / Responsibilities

Maintain a database of potential story ideas and profiles.

Percentage of time

10

Duties / Responsibilities

Stay up to date with AP Style and other writing tools that can support all writers in the DAR Office of Communications.

Percentage of time