Content Coordinator - Princeton University

Overview

We’re seeking a Content Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating and creating internal communications efforts for Advancement. This position also has primary responsibility for content quality assurance across all Advancement Communications print projects, editing and proofreading materials before they are published in print or digital form.

This position creates original content to support a culture of inclusion in Advancement, as well as content to support philanthropic success, donor stewardship, volunteer recruitment and retention, and meaningful alumni engagement. The role is responsible for writing, copyediting, and proofreading a range of materials directed at internal audiences as well as donors and alumni volunteers; acts as a subject matter expert in University alumni engagement, philanthropic support, alumni and donor storytelling, and editorial grammar and style; and  assists in drafting materials for special events, sourcing photos, and assisting with content planning and organization for the Princeton Alumni website. The candidate should enjoy doing research and interviews with Princeton staff, alumni and friends to inform writing and imagery for stories and content.

In collaboration with the Director, Content as well as Advancement Communications colleagues on the content, design, marketing and multimedia teams, you will work closely with colleagues in all Advancement teams to create marketing and communications materials that allow for alumni connection, giving, and engagement.

Princeton University Advancement works to inform, inspire, and involve Princeton’s global community of alumni, parents, and friends in ways that enable the University to fulfill its mission of advancing learning through scholarship, research, and teaching to serve humanity.

Please submit a cover letter and a representative writing sample with your application; finalists for the position will be asked to provide a portfolio of previous work.

Responsibilities

• Develops thoughtful content for internal communications efforts for Advancement, to support a culture of inclusion and excellence. Interviews colleagues, writes profiles and summaries, and sources photos.
• Responsible for quality assurance of Advancement Communications print projects as well as some web and video captioning content.
• Edits and proofreads content to ensure consistent messaging and adherence to style and editorial guidelines.
• Helps maintain the style guide for Advancement Communications, applying and maintaining editorial, grammatical and stylistic guidelines.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in University alumni engagement, philanthropic support, alumni and donor storytelling, and editorial grammar and style.
• Creates web content and content for special events to support philanthropic success, donor stewardship, volunteer recruitment and retention, and meaningful alumni engagement.
• Responsible for writing, copyediting, and proofreading a range of materials aimed at an internal audience as well as donors and volunteers.
• Assists with content planning and organization for the Princeton Alumni website, including weekly updates of site content and featured events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 5 years of strongly related experience preferably in a creative agency or higher education setting
• Excellent editorial skills
• Portfolio of high-quality published material
• Strong time- and project management skills, with the ability to multitask on a demanding schedule
• An ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in Advancement, campus partners, and alumni and donors
• Strong interpersonal skills when communicating with individuals and groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite
• Familiarity with AP Style editorial guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with alumni engagement/development organizations
• Knowledge of higher education

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Eligible for Overtime

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