Associate Writer

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University’s Law School Publications team seeks an Associate Writer, reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, to craft news and other copy for the Law School’s website and newsletters. The role involves researching stories with law faculty and leaders, writing most site news, and coordinating newsletter content with DEI, ADR, and other offices.

A bachelor’s degree and at least two years in communications are required.

Qualifications

• High-quality writing, editing, and research capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong fact-checking and storytelling sense.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in newsroom or academic communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Seeks out stories and connects with law faculty and office leaders to research stories.
• Writes the majority of news stories on the Law School’s website and produces newsletters.
• Works with DEI, ADR, and other offices to plan the newsletter and suggest articles.
• May coordinate tasks and review work to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Research skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Associate Writer

Position Number

A10220

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Law School Publications

Campus

Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the Associate Writer serves as the primary writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications at the Law School.

Essential Functions

• Seeks out stories and connects with law faculty and office leaders to research stories.
• Writes the majority of news stories on the Law School’s website and produces additional varied copy – including write-ups for various office newsletters.
• Works closely with the leaders of DEI , ADR , and other areas to plan the newsletter, write up a copy as needed, and suggest other articles.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject‑matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part‑time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

• Sets up story calendars, tracks deadlines, and coordinates assignments going to part‑time writers.
• Tracks social media posts.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Of 2 Years Of Experience In Communication Roles

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Attention to detail and an eye for compelling facts.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.
• Ability to juggle priorities and manage projects from inception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

$75,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: A1134P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

EEO Statement

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

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.