Assistant Editorial Director

Tulane University - University Communications and Marketing; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University seeks an Assistant Director of Editorial to develop, write and shape high-impact stories for Tulane Today, The Tulanian and related platforms. You will ensure quality and consistency across channels, advancing the university's reputation and priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Editorial, you will collaborate with News & Media Relations and campus communicators, provide strategic editorial support, and serve as a backup to the Assistant Editorial Director for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced news or media environment.
• Experience working with digital project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional research, writing and editing skills.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of reputation-driven storytelling.
• Expert knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Ability to conceptualize and develop high-impact stories.
• Strong editorial coaching and feedback skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills across communications disciplines.
• Working knowledge of digital publishing platforms and analytics tools.

Skills

Writing

Editing

AP style

News judgment

Editorial coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field

Tools

Drupal

Email publishing platforms

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for developing, writing and shaping high-impact stories that advance Tulane University’s reputation and institutional priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Editorial, this position focuses on writing, editing and maintaining high-quality content for Tulane Today, The Tulanian and related platforms. The Assistant Director also collaborates with News & Media Relations, social media and campus communicators to ensure consistent storytelling across university channels and external media coverage. This role provides strategic editorial support and serves as a backup to the Assistant Editorial Director for Tulane Today production when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exceptional research, writing and editing skills.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of reputation-driven storytelling.
• Expert knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Ability to conceptualize and develop high-impact stories.
• Strong editorial coaching and feedback skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills across communications disciplines.
• Working knowledge of digital publishing platforms and analytics tools.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced news or media environment.
• Experience working with digital project management tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in higher education communications.
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Drupal.
• Familiarity with email publishing platforms.