Job Description

Staff Writer

Marketing and Communications, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Position Summary

Fordham University is seeking a staff writer to support undergraduate admission and other enrollment priorities as part of the University’s Marketing and Communications division.

 

The position is based at Fordham’s Manhattan campus but requires frequent inter-campus travel and occasional travel to other nearby locations. Some evening and weekend work is required.

 

Essential Functions         

• Generates story ideas and writes stories that feature the student experience including academic success, internships, campus life, and New York City for Fordham News, Fordham’s website, email marketing campaigns, social media, and other platforms.
• Collaborates with division leadership and enrollment staff to produce other timely content in conjunction with marketing/recruitment efforts or as needed to support the work of the division.
• Ensures that work brings to life Fordham’s mission as a Jesuit university in New York City committed to educating for justice.
• Interviews students and faculty and attends/covers events on Manhattan and Bronx campuses.
• Collaborates with social media staff to help produce and disseminate stories on social media channels.
• Adheres to deadlines and ensures all stories are reported/posted in a timely matter.
• Maintains accuracy and consistency with Fordham’s editorial style.
• Serves as a member of the Fordham News team and the University’s crisis communications team.
• Coordinates coverage with photographers and videographers.

 

Additional Functions       

• The position is based at Fordham’s Manhattan campus but requires frequent inter-campus travel and occasional travel to other nearby locations.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

 

Required Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in news writing or other types of nonfiction writing.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Advanced editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Familiarity with content management systems, Photoshop, and video and audio software.
• Familiarity with issues in higher education.
• Photography and video skills.

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $60,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $65,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5357

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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