Sr. Development Writer - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Full Time

Senior

54k-83k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Development Writer is responsible for creating and developing clear, effective content for internal audiences at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This role involves strategic planning, storytelling, and producing materials that support the school's strategic goals, development, and fundraising efforts. The position requires collaboration across departments, translating complex academic and scientific information into compelling narratives to engage donors and support philanthropic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Stewardship and Development Communications, the Sr. Development Writer plays a key role in advancing the school's mission through high-level communication and content leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Report about the school/division/department, or specialized topic/area of expertise
Participate in the development of reports and materials for external reviews
Develop and write complex, substantial, and important feature stories; conceptualize research, and conduct interviews
Responsible for web content, multiple publications, and other written pieces
May be responsible for production schedules and publication budgets
Identify and assess freelance contributors to ensure the appropriate knowledge base, skills, and adherence to style
Provide news updates, announcements, and time-sensitive communications on a broad variety of topics
Write and copyedit for a variety of communications and marketing materials
Responsible for print and web collateral for events
Develop content to support fundraising activities, events, and philanthropic proposals
Create fundraising campaign messages and materials
Develop various alumni communications
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including university and school communications teams
Translate complex scientific and academic information into compelling, donor-facing narratives
Serve as a project lead on high-visibility stewardship and communications initiatives
Oversee the strategic development and maintenance of the school's development webpages and digital platforms
Mentor colleagues within the Development and Alumni Relations team

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three years related experience
Effective writing and editing skills
Ability to work on multiple high-priority projects concurrently with minimal supervision
Strong collaboration skills across departments
Deep storytelling expertise and ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives

Nice to Have

Experience in development or fundraising communications
Experience with digital content management and web platforms
Knowledge of academic or scientific communication

Qualifications

Formal educational background includes a Bachelor's degree
Relevant professional experience in writing, editing, or communications

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement
Salary range from $53,799 to $94,399, commensurate with experience

Working at Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health values strategic storytelling, collaboration, and advancing philanthropic missions through compelling communication. The environment emphasizes self-direction, creativity, and working across diverse teams to support the school's goals.

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