Senior Writer, Executive Communications

Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Writer, Executive Communications serves as the lead writer for the Office of the President. Responsible for crafting high-impact speeches, remarks, summaries and talking points that authentically reflect the President's voice, priorities and thought leadership. Delivers compelling content that informs, inspires and influences through various platforms and channels. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 60% - Essential - Presidential Speechwriting and Social Media: Write speeches, remarks and event scripts for the university president across a wide range of engagements -including internal and external events, donor meetings, conferences and community appearances. Accurately capture and reflect the president's voice, tone and strategic priorities across all written materials. Proactively generate ideas for the president's social media platforms, positioning the president as a thought leader in higher education.
• 15% - Essential - Collaboration: Work closely with university communications, advancement, academic affairs, student affairs, athletics and others across the University to ensure message alignment and strategic consistency.
• 10% - Essential - Executive Communications: Support the development of talking points, op-eds, statements and correspondence for other senior leaders, as needed. Creates, edits and designs PowerPoint presentations for the president and other leaders, as needed.
• 10% - Essential - Content Development: Translate institutional initiatives and academic work into compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, boards, legislative leaders, business and industry, and the general public.
• 5% - Essential - Issues Management: Collaborate with the news and communications teams to prepare responsive, timely messaging and talking points on emerging topics and sensitive matters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - English, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field. Work Experience - 7+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period; Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5/week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: $ 57,334.00 - $ 94,010.00; Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations; Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 30, 2025

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.