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Communications Writer

Common App

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $76,680 per year

About the role

  • Develop and deliver compelling, audience-centered messaging to our core stakeholders: counselors, members, and students.
  • Responsible for planning, writing, and editing newsletters, announcements, and other communications that inform, engage, and inspire our audiences.
  • Strong storyteller and skilled writer who can translate complex information into clear, accessible, and motivating messages tailored to diverse audiences.

Requirements

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field,or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience.
  • Experience producing audience-specific communications (e.g., newsletters, campaign emails, or announcements).
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms, CRM systems, or digital publishing tools.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to translate complex ideas into engaging narratives.
  • Advanced Writing & Narrative Development: Mastery of audience-centered storytelling with the ability to translate complex organizational priorities, higher education policy, or technical updates into clear, accessible, and motivating narratives.
  • Editorial Ownership & Strategy Refinement: Ability to take ownership of editorial calendars and messaging consistency across multiple platforms, ensuring all content aligns with the established brand voice and tone.
  • Critical Thinking & Pattern Recognition: Ability to analyze engagement metrics and audience feedback to identify communication gaps and propose innovative solutions for content optimization.
  • Complex Project Coordination: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes deadlines and navigate the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders independently.
  • Technical Proficiency in Communications Tools: Advanced skill in using email marketing platforms, CRM systems, and digital publishing tools to produce and distribute audience-specific communications.
  • Collaboration & Peer Guidance: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and provide guidance or peer-review support to ensure messaging alignment across the department.
  • Adaptability: Adjusts messaging and priorities in response to changing organizational needs or feedback.
  • The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Experience with project planning and management.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced working environment, including but not limited to state government, federal government experience, and communications agency experience.
  • Knowledge of key issues in higher education.
  • Experience working for non-profits, educational institutions, or education technology.
  • Government affairs and/or public policy experience.
Benefits
  • Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day
  • *floating holidays prorated depending on start date
  • - Virtual-first support
  • Choice of PC of MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
  • - Financial security
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • - 5% company contribution
  • - additional 5% company match
  • - 3-year vesting schedule
  • - Participation may begin immediately
  • - Health & wellness
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
  • - Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • - Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
  • Company provided life and ad&d insurance
  • Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
  • Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
  • - Career development
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • - Additional perks
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
writingeditingstorytellingnarrative developmentemail marketingcommunications strategyproject planningcontent optimizationaudience engagement analysiseditorial calendar management
Soft Skills
collaborationcritical thinkingorganizational skillsadaptabilitypeer guidancecommunicationcreativityproblem-solvingindependencestakeholder management