Bilingual Communications Writer & Editor for Engagement

Lehman College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College, a senior college of CUNY in the Bronx, seeks a Communications Publications Writer-Editor to support strategic communications for the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund and FILNYC. The role emphasizes bilingual content creation, media outreach, and brand consistency across platforms to engage students, donors, and partners.

Reporting to the Academic Center Manager for Academic & Student Services, you will manage day-to-day communications, track metrics, coordinate events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; adapt voice across audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and producing content (copy + basic design/video).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud and email marketing platforms.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills; manage multiple deadlines.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing integrated communications plans for MSI/MSSF and FILNYC, including campaigns, messaging, and content calendars.
• Write, edit, and produce high-quality bilingual content such as announcements, newsletters, web content, program descriptions, scripts, donor updates, and reports.
• Manage MSI/FILNYC digital and social media platforms, including scheduling, posting, and community engagement.
• Coordinate website and CMS updates to publish program information, deadlines, events, and highlights.
• Track, compile, and analyze communications metrics to support reporting and planning.
• Support media outreach and press coordination for FILNYC and MSI initiatives in line with policies.
• Maintain media, partner, and community contact lists; assist outreach to organizations and partners.
• Coordinate communications for events, including materials, registration messaging, speaker communications, and post-event summaries.
• Assist production of digital and print communications material (flyers, programs, signage, sponsor assets).
• Maintain archives, mailing lists, and documentation; coordinate with interns, fellows, volunteers, or vendors.

Skills

Writing & editing

Bilingual Spanish

Social media

Content creation

Canva & Adobe

Email marketing

MS Office

Google Workspace

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS/website

Job description

Lehman College, a senior college of CUNY in the Bronx, seeks a Communications Publications Writer-Editor to support strategic communications for the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund and FILNYC. The role emphasizes bilingual content creation, media outreach, and brand consistency across platforms to engage students, donors, and partners.

Reporting to the Academic Center Manager for Academic & Student Services, you will manage day-to-day communications, track metrics, coordinate events, and