Writer II
About the role
As part of the Content Editorial staff, this role coordinates and produces content such as long-form features and short news articles for a variety of university publications, including Tulane Today, the university’s e-newsletter, and The Tulanian, the university’s alumni magazine. This position focuses on stories that highlight Tulane’s strengths across research, academics, campus life, and community impact, including translating complex or specialized information into content accessible to a general audience. The role also supports the content editorial team with daily responsibilities, including occasionally building the Tulane Today newsletter template in Emma, writing brief Announcements and Featured Events for the newsletter, building stories in Drupal, and writing for The Tulanian magazine.
Responsibilities
- Find and write stories suitable for publication in Tulane newsletters and magazines.
- Apply knowledge of project planning, client service, and communications.
- Work highly organized under deadline pressure and collaborate effectively with internal and external groups.
- Manage multiple stories and/or projects simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver quality work quickly.
- Work effectively on a team.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of Associated Press style.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. Five years’ experience in writing, production, and management of publications and periodicals, preferably in an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of university and higher education issues.
- Familiarity with content marketing.
- Working knowledge of software systems such as Photoshop and Emma or other content management systems.
- Knowledge of various communications techniques, including social media.