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Senior Writer, Executive Communications

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Job overview

The Senior Writer, Executive Communications researches, writes, and edits communications for the Executive Vice President and Provost and other senior academic leaders. The role translates complex academic, research, and institutional initiatives for internal and external audiences, develops messaging aligned with university priorities and voice, and collaborates across campus to support accurate, timely communications. It also coordinates editorial reviews, approvals, and distribution.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Executive WritingStrategic CommunicationsResearchEditingAudience AdaptationMessaging DevelopmentInterviewingEditorial CoordinationProject ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

Full job description

  1. Executive Writing and Strategic CommunicationsResearch, 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 CollaborationCollaborate 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 ManagementCoordinate 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.

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