UAB Medicine is hiring : WRITER in University

Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Development Writer for the UAB Medicine / Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The primary responsibility is to create personalized proposals, correspondence, and stewardship / impact reports on behalf of the Heersink School of Medicine Advancement team. The writer will assist with developing and enhancing print and digital content to strengthen donor relationships and translate the Heersink School of Medicine’s mission and goals into fundraising and general advancement achievements. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Constituent Engagement within the Heersink School of Medicine. This position is full-time, hybrid eligible after the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Plans, researches and writes professional and personalized proposals and stewardship / impact reports for donors and prospects.
• Develops and writes fundraising and marketing collateral, including appeals, one-pagers, annual reports and more.
• Partners with a graphic designer to coordinate creative direction on select projects, ensuring that photography and design enhance and support the content.
• Partners with a graphic designer to consider photography, illustrations, and graphics, ensuring alignment with project vision and goals.
• Ensures that all content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy and conforms to UAB style requirements.

General Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs research, writing, editing, and production tasks. Prepares publications for printing; coordinates design, content, layout, publication and distribution of newsletters, magazines, video and informational / promotional materials. Proofs copy and approves photography, illustrations and graphics. Obtains client and printer concurrence. Provides technical and topical consultation. Produces audio, video and broadcast media materials. Maintains master information files and databases. Assists in identifying potential markets and promoting department services and capabilities. Makes presentations as required. Assists with design and production of special assignments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Pay

Pay Range : $47,665 – $70,000

Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System and additional RSA benefits. We provide parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. See Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible benefits.

Details

Primary Location : University

Job Category : Media and Communication

Organization : 180003100 Development-SOM

Employee Status : Regular

Shift : Day / 1st Shift

Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement : UAB is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu / titleix.

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