Senior Communications, Stewardship Writer

University of Pennsylvania

. Develop solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship communications projects supporting Neuro and Biomedical Research Development teams .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $65,628 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong persuasive writing skills, particularly in translating complex scientific and medical information for diverse audiences. Proficient in project management and collaboration with stakeholders to produce high-quality communications in a fast-paced environment.

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Persuasive WritingProject ManagementIntermediate InDesign SkillsCollaboration with StakeholdersAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingEditingScientific CommunicationCreative WritingCopy EditingResearch SkillsTechnical WritingContent DevelopmentVisual CommunicationPortfolio Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingInitiativeClear CommunicationWork Quality Ownership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteInDesignGoogle ScholarLibrary CatalogsProject Management SystemsContact Management Systems

Industry Keywords

FundraisingMarketingHigher EducationHealth CareBiomedical ResearchNeuro ResearchStewardship CommunicationsCommunications CollateralCreative ProcessesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship communications projects supporting Neuro and Biomedical Research Development teams
Write proposals, stewardship reports, handouts, and brochures
Edit work from fellow writers and colleagues and provide constructive feedback
Write leadership communications, including letters and speeches/talking points
Write and identify visuals for articles, newsletters, feature publications, and social media content
Design written projects using templates in InDesign and other creative tools
Collaborate with the Health System design team on customized projects, including advertisements, posters, proposals, and case statements
Integrate technical clinical, research, and educational priorities with the emotional realities of serious illness, care, and the future of medicine
Work with frontline gift officers and broader PMDAR stakeholders to deliver communications collateral aligned with project objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Experience as a professional writer in fundraising, marketing, or related area preferred
At least 2 years’ direct experience in higher education or health care preferred
Portfolio demonstrating persuasive writing, especially conveying scientific concepts to a lay audience
Strong writing skills, including persuasive writing and translating complex scientific and medical information for varied audiences
Firm grasp of English language mechanics
Ability to review and edit communications for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, style, tone, and adherence to style guidelines
Familiarity with creative processes, techniques, and tools
Strong ownership of work quality and timeliness, with attention to copy and graphic design details
Ability to manage diverse individual projects and balance workload proactively
Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate, plan for, and creatively solve problems
Collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships with multiple stakeholders
Ability to maintain confidentiality and minimize institutional risk
Clear and timely communication with stakeholders
Initiative to build new skills as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Proficiency with research tools such as Google Scholar and library catalogs
Intermediate skills using desktop design software and creative tools such as InDesign
Intermediate skills using databases, project management, and contact management systems
Resume, cover letter, and writing samples required
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities
Work and family benefits
Health and wellness programs and resources
Medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Retirement plans, including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental plans
Paid time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
Flexible work options and flexible work hours
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses