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Posted: 30-May-25
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Internal Number: 20881
Affirmative Action No.:: 25P223
First Consideration Date:: 06/09/2025
Department:: Office of Marketing
Position FTE::
100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $68,000
Job Purposes::
The Feature Writer/Storyteller is a creative communicator who brings the Wright State story to life through compelling, human-centered content. This role focuses on discovering and sharing narratives that elevate the university's brand, celebrate student and alumni success, and connect with key audiences—prospective students, donors, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community.
As a key member of the University Communications and Marketing team, the Feature Writer/Storyteller collaborates closely with colleagues across campus to uncover meaningful stories, translate institutional priorities into engaging content, and develop high-quality copy for a wide range of print and digital platforms.
Required Qualifications::
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years progressive experience in marketing, communications, or related field;
- Creative thinker in developing innovative ideas and solutions to marketing and communication challenges.
- Ability and experience developing relationships with an internal audience to source for stories.
- Ability and experience to think strategically – both long and short term.
- Superb written communication and strong diplomatic skills are required, as well as the ability to work with senior administration.
- Must be deadline oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications::
Higher education experience preferred
Essential Functions and percent of time::
- Storytelling, Writing, Editing, and Content Development (65%)
o Research, interview, and write a wide range of engaging feature stories, profiles, and branded content that promote Wright State's mission, student success, alumni achievements, faculty innovation, and community impact.
o Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and digital marketers to shape multimedia storytelling projects.
o Craft content for key university publications (e.g., alumni magazines, admissions materials, donor communications) and digital channels, including the website, blogs, and social media.
o Develop editorial calendars, pitch story ideas, and support campaign messaging aligned with enrollment, advancement, and reputation goals.
o Ensure a consistent brand voice and message across all written content while tailoring tone and approach to specific audiences (prospective students, parents, donors, faculty/staff, alumni, etc.).
o Tailor voice and tone to resonate with diverse audiences while maintaining consistency with the university's brand and editorial standards.
Develop relationships for successful representation of the University's interests (15%)
o Build strong, trusting relationships across campus to uncover meaningful and authentic stories—from deans to student leaders.
o Act as a university ambassador in gathering stories that reflect institutional priorities, values, and achievements.
o Serve as a liaison between UCM and campus partners to ensure story accuracy, access, and alignment with strategic goals.
Working Conditions::
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
About Wright State University
Wright State University serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools. Located in the city of Fairborn in Greene County, Ohio, Wright State is conveniently situated adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is less than 10 miles from downtown Dayton. One of our eight colleges, Wright State University–Lake Campus, is a university-operated regional campus on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. The Wright State alumni community is more than 109,000 strong. For more information please visit www.wright.edu.
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