Writer II

Marketing and Communications: 

Marketing and Communications serves as the creative and promotional hub for the Division of Student Success and Well-Being at UCF. Day-to-day, they provide in-house services to division departments, including graphic design, web development and email communications. They also manage high-level strategic student communications and special projects. 

The Opportunity:

The Writer II will lead the planning, writing, and execution of email marketing campaigns both on behalf of SSWB Marketing and Communications, as well as for division units. This role also audits and rewrites web content and writes feature stories for the division and university news blog to help tell the story of student success and campus life.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the division’s lead writer for feature stories and news blog content, spotlighting student success, staff impact, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead the planning, writing, and sending of internal email campaigns. Manage audience lists, support unit-level users, and ensure timely, accessible, and high-performing messages.

• Write and update content for the division’s web pages, ensuring consistency in voice, accuracy, and alignment with university branding and accessibility standards.

• Collaborate with SSWB MarCom team on messaging priorities, editorial calendars, and integrated campaign development. 

• Partner with the SSWB MarCom team to shape creative direction for projects and contribute to broader marketing initiatives across the division. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of professional writing experience, preferably within a higher education setting.

• Familiarity with multiple writing styles, including journalistic and public relations. 

• Demonstrated experience in copy editing, proofreading, and conducting interviews.

• Working knowledge of content creation for marketing campaigns, with experience writing for diverse audiences and editing high-quality materials.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please provide three writing samples that demonstrate competence in the digital marketing workspace.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a one-year visiting position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time of funding for this employment is depleted.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030- $65,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Center for Higher Education Innovation

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

08-29-2025-12-00-AM

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.