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Senior Development Writer Office of Duke University Development

Are you an accomplished institutional storyteller looking for a chance to make a mark? We're seeking a talented writer and editor with high standards (and a sense of humor) to join Duke University's expanding development communications team. You'll help us tell Duke's story across a variety of mediumsâ??both traditional and digital to internal and external audiences. And you'll play a significant role as we expand and shape a robust program of content-driven communications, marketing tools, and services designed to promote fundraising priorities and enhance the university's ability to connect with donors. Project assignments could include newsletters, publications, proposals, web content, news releases, video scripts, direct marketing solicitations, social media campaigns, invitations, advertising copy, and more. To be successful on our team, you'll need to be a skilled wordsmith capable of producing and editing both punchy headlines and clear, engrossing narratives. You'll also need to be flexible true team player who collaborates effectively with editors, freelance writers, designers, development officers, and university leaders. A self-starter, you'll combine strategic thinking, excellent editorial judgment, and attention to detail with the ability to juggle projects and work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure. And while you'll have plenty of visibility and room to be creative as you shape this role, you'll need to adhere to (and help develop) both a consistent brand voice and department-wide communications practices. Familiarity with Duke University and a track record of success in higher education or fundraising communications will also be useful, but not essential.

For more information, visit the job listing on the Duke Human Resources web site at:

http://www.hr.duke.edu//jobs/apply/external.php and enter requisition number 400575178.

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an introductory letter, resume, professional references and between 3 and 5 writing and/or editing samples that demonstrate your best work to:

jobs@dev.duke.edu or

Beth Lassiter, Duke UniversityOffice of University Development, Box 90600, Durham, NC 27708-0600

Duke University and Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.