Senior Communications Writer

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $85.1k - $95.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

✏️ Content Writer

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Common App

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1975

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

Education • SaaS

Common App is a widely used platform that simplifies the college application process for students applying to multiple institutions. It offers resources and tools for students, counselors, and colleges to streamline the application process, promote access and equity, and provide insights through reports. Common App connects students to a wide array of colleges, offering information on financial aid and scholarships, as well as support for transfer and first-year student applications. The platform aims to inspire and facilitate higher education pursuits with a focus on equity and integrity in the admissions process.

📋 Description

• Develop and deliver compelling, audience-centered messaging to core stakeholders: counselors, members, and students. • Responsible for planning, writing, and editing newsletters, announcements, and other communications that inform, engage, and inspire audiences. • 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. • 4-6 years of experience. • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field,or an equivalent combination of education and 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. • 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 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Budgeted annual funds for professional development • Growth opportunities within the company • 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