Student Marketing Specialist, Content & Writing

Join our team and make a difference! Are you a creative, motivated student with a passion for storytelling, copywriting, and digital marketing? Do you want real‑world experience that goes beyond the classroom—work that actually moves the needle for a university you care about? We’re looking for a Student Marketing Specialist focused on Content & Writing to join our team and help shape the way Stony Brook connects with alumni and donors. You’ll be embedded in our fundraising operation, writing the captions, scripts, articles, and donor messaging that our students and team rely on every day. Your words will be read, used and felt in real time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Content Creation & Writing Write compelling copy—captions, scripts, articles, emails, and donor‑facing messaging for digital platforms and ambassador use. Research and audit existing content being produced across Stony Brook University. Build and maintain a templated copy library inside our resource hub that ambassadors can pull from in real time. Adapt voice and tone across audiences—from alumni newsletters to social captions to formal donor communications. Storytelling & Editorial Gather content, interview participants, and draft posts that highlight student, faculty and alumni stories. Develop pitches and editorial angles for campaigns and ongoing content series. Edit and proofread work from team members and student ambassadors for clarity, accuracy and brand voice. Marketing & Engagement Support Support media planning and content scheduling across platforms. Assist with updating webpage copy, newsletters and digital communication materials. Brainstorm creative ideas for campaigns, series and engagement strategies. General Represent Inspire Philanthropy and Stony Brook University with professionalism and enthusiasm. Maintain accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality in all work. Meet project deadlines and collaborate effectively with team members. Qualifications Currently enrolled student in good academic standing. Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across multiple formats. Familiarity with social media copywriting and digital marketing best practices (preferred). Comfort interviewing people and translating conversations into engaging written content. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Reliable, punctual and organized. A creative mindset with a genuine passion for digital media, marketing and making an impact. Schedule Part‑time, hourly position. Flexible scheduling to accommodate student obligations. Compensation $18.00 per hour Benefits Valuable experience in fundraising, customer service and relationship management. Opportunity to develop professional skills and expand your network. Flexible work schedule to fit academic commitments. Make a positive impact on the university community. Opportunity to work in a fun and engaging team environment. Portfolio Submission Requirements Articles, blog posts or essays. Social media captions or campaign copy. Email or newsletter writing. Marketing or fundraising copy. Scripts (video, podcast or other). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will spend a large portion of his/her time at a desk, although the employee may at times be required to travel to business/office locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, write, type, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will typically work in a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. CONFIDENTIALITY: The employee will be exposed to a wide variety of sensitive and privileged financial information and must be able to discern the appropriate manner in which such information must be handled and protect the integrity of such information at all times. Inspire Philanthropy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr ion Philanthropy