Communications Publications Writer - Editor (HEOa)

About the role

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, is a top‑ranked Hispanic‑Serving Institution in the Bronx offering bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees. The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund (MSSF/Becari@s Program) and the Feria Internacional del Libro de la Ciudad de Nueva York (FILNYC) are core initiatives seeking a Communications Publications Writer‑Editor (HEOa) to support strategic communications, content creation, media and community outreach, and brand consistency across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing integrated communications plans for MSSF and FILNYC, including campaigns, messaging, and content calendars.
• Write, edit, and produce high‑quality bilingual (Spanish/English) content such as announcements, newsletters, web copy, program descriptions, scripts, donor updates, and reports.
• Manage and maintain MSI/FILNYC digital and social media platforms, including content scheduling, posting, and community engagement.
• Coordinate website and CMS updates to ensure accurate and timely publication of program information, deadlines, events, and highlights.
• Track, compile, and assist with analysis of communications metrics (email, social media, web) to support reporting and planning.
• Support media outreach and press coordination for FILNYC and MSI initiatives, aligned with Lehman College and CUNY communications policies.
• Maintain and update media, partner, and community contact lists; support outreach to community‑based organizations, cultural institutions, schools, publishers, and partners.
• Coordinate communications for events, including promotional materials, registration messaging, speaker communications, and post‑event summaries.
• Support production and coordination of digital and print communications material, including flyers, programs, signage, and sponsor recognition assets.
• Maintain organized communications archives, assets, mailing lists, and documentation; coordinate with interns, fellows, volunteers, or vendors and perform related administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience required (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Spanish, Latin American Studies, Higher Education, non‑profit, cultural institutions, or related field).
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities; ability to adapt voice across audiences (students, donors, partners, media).
• Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and producing copy plus basic design/video.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of design/content tools (e.g., Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar).
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment.
• Commitment to MSI’s mission and community‑centered values.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. The college offers a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Staff also benefit from extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in New York City.

Pay

Salary: $61,831 (commensurate with education and experience).