Communications Publications Writer - Editor (HEOa)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College seeks a Communications Publications Writer-Editor (HEOa) to lead day-to-day communications for the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund and FILNYC, driving student engagement and donor visibility.

The role writes and edits bilingual Spanish/English content, coordinates website CMS updates and social media, and collaborates with partners to keep brand consistency across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling; adaptable voice.
• Experience managing social media and producing content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud; email marketing.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans for MSSF and FILNYC.
• Write, edit, and produce bilingual (Spanish/English) content.
• Manage MSI/FILNYC digital and social media platforms.
• Coordinate website CMS updates and deadlines.
• Track analytics to support reporting and planning.
• Support media outreach and press coordination.
• Maintain contact lists and coordinate outreach.
• Coordinate events materials and post-event summaries.
• Coordinate archives and work with interns/volunteers.

Skills

Writing & editing

Social media mgmt

MS Office

Canva/Adobe CC

Project management

Confidential data handling

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Communications Publications Writer - Editor (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The CUNY MSI seeks a Communications Publications Writer-Editor (HEOa) to support and implement strategic communications for two core areas:

• The Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund (MSSF/Becari@s Program), and
• The Feria Internacional del Libro de la Ciudad de Nueva York (FIL Ciudad de Nueva York / FILNYC).

Reporting to the Academic Center Manager for Academic & Student Services unit the Communications Publications Writer-Editor will manage day-to-day communications operations, content creation, media and community outreach, and brand consistency across platforms—supporting student engagement, fundraising visibility, institutional partnerships, and public-facing programming

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated communications plans for the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund (MSSF/Becari@s Program) and the Feria Internacional del Libro de la Ciudad de Nueva York (FILNYC), including campaigns, messaging, and content calendars.
• Write, edit, and produce high-quality bilingual (Spanish/English) content such as announcements, newsletters, web content, program descriptions, scripts, donor updates, and reports.
• Manage and maintain MSI/FILNYC digital and social media platforms, including content scheduling, posting, and community engagement.
• Coordinate website and CMS updates to ensure accurate and timely publication of program information, deadlines, events, and highlights.
• Track, compile, and assist with analysis of communications metrics (email, social media, and web) to support reporting and planning.
• Support media outreach and press coordination for FILNYC and MSI initiatives, in alignment with Lehman College and CUNY communications policies.
• Maintain and update media, partner, and community contact lists; support outreach to community-based organizations, cultural institutions, schools, publishers, and partners.
• Coordinate communications for events, including promotional materials, registration messaging, speaker communications, and post-event summaries.
• Support the production and coordination of digital and print communications material, including flyers, programs, signage, and sponsor recognition assets.
• Maintain organized communications archives, assets, mailing lists, and documentation; coordinate with interns, fellows, volunteers, or vendors and perform related administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Spanish, Latin American Studies, Higher Education, non-profit, cultural institutions, or related field)

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to adapt voice across audiences (students, donors, partners, media)
• Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and producing content (copy plus basic design/video).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of design/content tools (e.g., Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar).
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment.
• Commitment to MSI’s mission and community-centered values.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Writes and prepares written material on College issues and event and provides professional support to College communications programs.

• Researches and writes items in a variety of formats for publication in print, web sites, and presentations

• Participates in planning communications projects and contributes to decisions on content and style

• May assume editorial responsibility for communications projects; reviews and edits the work of others

• May coordinate production of written materials

• Adheres to journalistic standards for fact-finding, research, verification, and style

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Communications Publications Writer-Editor

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $61,831

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

October 26, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32712

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time