Campus Feature Writer — Part-Time (20–25 hrs/wk)

Hamilton College; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton College seeks a College Writer to craft compelling stories across features, profiles, and news content for the magazine, website, and newsletters. The role collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to produce engaging narratives with clear audience focus and adherence to AP style.

This part-time, non-benefited position typically entails 20–25 hours per week, with occasional campus visits for major events and storytelling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, or related field.
• At least two years of professional writing experience.
• Experience writing for multiple formats (longform features, short web/email copy, Q&As, captions, newsletters, etc.).
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and write engaging, thoughtfully reported feature stories, profiles, and news content for Hamilton’s magazine, website, and newsletters.
• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, and alumni, often translating complex ideas or technical topics into clear, audience-focused narratives.
• Edit and revise content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with Hamilton’s editorial voice and AP style.
• Participate periodically in weekly Content Strategy meetings to generate story ideas, shape narratives, and align on cross-platform priorities.
• Provide writing support for high-impact projects, marketing campaigns, and institutional initiatives.
• Estimated time commitment is 20-25 hours per week.

Skills

Writing skills

Interviewing

Editing

AP style

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hamilton College seeks a College Writer to craft compelling stories across features, profiles, and news content for the magazine, website, and newsletters. The role collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to produce engaging narratives with clear audience focus and adherence to AP style.

This part-time, non-benefited position typically entails 20–25 hours per week, with occasional campus visits for major events and storytelling opportunities.