Associate Editor & Writer

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard University seeks an Associate Editor & Writer to research, interview, and develop engaging stories for Howard Magazine, The Dig, newsletters, annual reports, and other platforms. The role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and alumni to showcase academic excellence and community impact, while translating complex research into compelling narratives.

The position emphasizes editorial leadership in reporting, writing, and production, with opportunities to coordinate across

Qualifications

• Skilled writer and journalist
• Strong news judgment
• Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Ability to manage multiple assignments within deadlines

Responsibilities

• Research, interview, write, and revise news stories, profiles, features for Howard Magazine, The Dig, newsletters, major event programs, and other content for the University's digital platforms.
• Produce accurate and engaging content for print, web, email, social media, and multimedia audiences.
• Translate complex research information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, administrators, and other members of the Howard community.
• Coordinate editorial content with photography, design, graphics, and multimedia needs.
• Develop creative briefs, visual concepts, and mood boards to support assigned stories.

Skills

Research

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Job description

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support


• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements


• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match


• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths


• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

We are seeking the next Associate Editor & Writer

We are seeking the next Associate Editor & Writer is a skilled writer and journalist responsible for researching, interviewing, and developing engaging stories that support Howard University's editorial and communications priorities. The position produces content for Howard Magazine, The Dig, newsletters, annual reports, executive communications, major event programs, and other print and digital platforms.

Nature and Scope

The Associate Editor/Writer works collaboratively with writers, editors, photographers, designers, videographers, communications professionals, University departments, faculty, students, and alumni. The position requires strong news judgment, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple assignments within established deadlines. The Associate Editor/Writer develops relationships across the University community to identify stories that highlight Howard University's academic excellence, research, institutional leadership, student experiences, alumni achievements, and community impact.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility. However, the Associate Editor/Writer may coordinate assignments with freelance contributors, student workers, interns, photographers, designers, and other content partners as needed.

Principal Responsibilities

Editorial Reporting and Writing

• Research, interview, write, and revise news stories, profiles, features, and other editorial content for Howard Magazine, The Dig, newsletters, major event programs, and other content for the University's digital platforms.


• Produce accurate and engaging content for print, web, email, social media, and multimedia audiences.


• Serve as a leader writer on research stories, demonstrating the ability to translate complex research information into compelling narratives and stories that demonstrate impact, excellence, and opportunity for the University..


• Complete assignments according to established editorial calendars, production schedules, and deadlines.


• Identify and pitch timely story ideas based on current events, University priorities, audience interests, and developments within the Howard community.


• Translate complex academic, research, and institutional information into clear and compelling narratives.


• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, administrators, and other members of the Howard community.

Editorial Production

• Assist with copyediting, proofreading, research verification, and fact-checking.


• Support the planning, development, and production of Howard Magazine and other University publications.


• Compile recurring magazine sections, including alumni notes, memorial notices, book features, and other assigned content.


• Assist with the development and production of University annual reports and special editorial projects.


• Coordinate editorial content with photography, design, graphics, and multimedia needs.


• Develop creative briefs, visual concepts, and mood boards to support assigned stories.


• Maintain organized interview notes, source materials, approvals, drafts, and supporting documentation.

Digital and Multimedia Content

• Assist with publishing and formatting stories for The Dig, Howard Magazine's website, and other University digital platforms.


• Develop content that integrates writing, photography, video, graphics, and other multimedia elements.


• Build and produce newsletters according to established editorial and production schedules.


• Write promotional copy and social media posts that support the distribution of editorial content across multiple channels.


• Apply search engine optimization practices and digital storytelling techniques to strengthen audience reach and engagement.