Content Specialist

Brief Description Content Specialist The Content Specialist plays an important role in advancing the Texas A&M Foundation’s philanthropic mission through compelling, thoughtful storytelling. This position supports the planning, development, editing, and production of strategic print and digital content that strengthens donor engagement, supports major-gift fundraising, and brings the impact of philanthropy at Texas A&M University to life. Working across the Foundation’s newsletter, Spirit magazine, digital platforms, and other communications, the Content Specialist helps develop story direction, coordinate contributors and visual assets, edit content for clarity and accuracy, and create meaningful communications that reflect the Foundation’s voice, brand, and mission. At the Texas A&M Foundation, we believe in the power of philanthropy to transform Texas A&M University and positively impact the state, nation, and world. Are you ready to use your writing, editing, and storytelling talents to connect passions with purpose? Role As the Content Specialist, you will help tell the stories of philanthropy and impact across the Texas A&M Foundation. In this role, you will: Develop, write, and edit engaging content for newsletters, Spirit magazine, websites, emails, social media, donor communications, and other marketing materials. Coordinate stories from concept through publication, partnering with development officers, writers, photographers, designers, and university colleagues. Interview donors, students, Foundation colleagues, and university partners to develop meaningful, audience-focused stories. Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, AP style, brand voice, and overall storytelling quality. Coordinate photography and other visual assets to complement written content. Manage multiple content projects, deadlines, contributors, and approvals. Collaborate across Marketing & Communications and Development to support Foundation priorities and ensure consistent messaging across channels. What we have to offer… Purpose: Use storytelling to bring the impact of philanthropy to life and connect donors and prospective supporters with the people, programs, and opportunities advancing Texas A&M University. Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more, available at no cost to you. Retirement planning with a 17% employer contribution toward your retirement. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a mission-driven organization. Collaboration with a creative and passionate team dedicated to advancing the future of Texas A&M University. Meaningful work that helps tell the stories of donors, students, faculty, programs, and philanthropy throughout the Texas A&M community. What we require… Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Professional writing, editing, proofreading, and interviewing skills across print and digital platforms. Knowledge of AP style, grammar, and effective business and marketing writing. Strong storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging audience-focused content. Excellent organizational and project-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a collaborative approach. Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong commitment to the mission and vision of the Texas A&M Foundation. We'd love to find someone with… Professional experience creating and editing content for newsletters, magazines, websites, email campaigns, social media, or other integrated communications channels. Experience with donor-focused, fundraising, nonprofit, or higher‑education communications. Understanding of an academic college or university environment. Experience coordinating stories from concept through publication while working with subject‑matter experts, writers, photographers, designers, and web partners. Experience providing creative direction for photography or other visual assets and reviewing content across print and digital formats. Experience writing executive communications, press releases, crisis communications, feature stories, event copy, proposals, or other strategic communications. Experience with content management, email marketing, event management, customer relationship management, or workflow platforms such as HubSpot, Cvent, or Asana. We expect our team members to… Demonstrate the attributes and behaviors of a Passionate Professional Dedicated to Purposeful Philanthropy. Exhibit the Aggie Core Values in their work. Contribute to team effectiveness through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement. Support the achievement of personal, departmental, divisional, and organizational goals aligned with the Foundation’s mission and vision. Approach their work with professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing the mission of the Texas A&M Foundation. Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M Foundation