Senior Writer

29-Jan-2024

Public Affairs and Communications Administration

86227BR

University Job Title

Senior Writer

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Communications/Editing/Teaching

Total # of hours to be worked:

25

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

2 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of University Initiatives and Presidential Communications, the senior writer will support external and internal communications. The senior writer will translate complex concepts into powerful language for a wide range of audiences through speeches, reports, presentations, op-eds, web content, and collateral material. They will exercise sound editorial judgment and maintain discretion. The senior writer will actively edit or provide feedback on presidential and university communications drafted by others at the university. The person in this position will work closely with colleagues across the university to ensure mutual alignment with institutional messages, themes, and priorities. 

This position is Hybrid, but may consider Fully Remote for the right candidate. 

Essential Duties

1. Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of University Initiatives and Presidential Communications, prepare polished final drafts of high-level strategic communications for internal and external audiences, including researching, consulting with relevant colleagues, and writing original works. 2. Translate complex concepts into powerful language for various audiences, including speeches, reports, presentations, op-eds, web content, and collateral material. 3. Actively edit and provide feedback on presidential communications drafted by others at the university. 4. Collaborate closely with peers, including the Office of the President and other university colleagues.  5. Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field and six years of experience in public relations, journalism, corporate communications, political work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to write powerfully, effectively, creatively, and clearly across various media—often while working under tight deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to capture the distinctive voice of the president in speeches, remarks, op-eds, presentations, and other written works.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated ability to conceive and write publicly consumed material for senior leadership for internal and external audiences.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Demonstrated superior writing and editing skills, including broad knowledge of grammar and style.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated expertise in writing speeches for leaders of complex organizations. Ability to manage multiple priorities and a track record of delivering work free of errors and on time.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Demonstrated experience in conceiving and writing publicly consumed material and material for internal audiences for leadership. Demonstrated knowledge of Yale, its organization, alumni, students, and faculty members.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus