Editorial Assistant, Portland Magazine

University of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Portland magazine, University of Portland’s award-winning alumni magazine, is looking to hire an editorial assistant for the Fall 2026 semester.

This position offers hands-on experience in narrative journalism, storytelling, and magazine editing, with an inside look at the creation of Portland magazine’s content (print and online). The intern will hone researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing skills under the guidance of Jessica Murphy Moo, Editor.

Qualifications

Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills.
Curious about UP and a variety of stories.
Detail oriented, organized, and deadline focused; able to work independently.
Must be comfortable interviewing people in many situations.

Responsibilities

Interviewing students, alumni, faculty, or staff for stories for Portland magazine’s storytelling channels
Organizing, researching, and writing the Class Notes/In Memoriam sections of the magazine, with a potential opportunity to write short alumni profiles
Updating magazine archives and sending magazines and correspondence to readers and community members
Proofreading
Writing headlines, subheads, and social media posts
Assisting with occasional in-person events, as schedules allow
Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

Interviewing

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Collaboration

Job description

Department University Relations Office Administration

Terms and Hours

Terms and Hours Approx.10hrs/week, in-person

Job Category

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

Portland magazine, University of Portland’s award-winning alumni magazine, is looking to hire an editorial assistant for the Fall 2026 semester.

This position is an opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable skills in the fields of narrative journalism, storytelling, and magazine editing.

The editorial intern will get an inside look at the creation of Portland magazine’s content (both print and online).

The person in this position will have the opportunity to hone researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. The intern will also find opportunities to grow in an understanding of voice, narrative structure and craft, audience(s), and multi-channel story deployment strategy. The position reports to Jessica Murphy Moo, the Editor of Portland Magazine & Director Storytelling.

Application Requirements: Along with your application, please submit a portfolio consisting of three writing samples: news, profile, feature writing, or something you’ve written for a class. The hiring manager will send candidates a short proofreading test.

Core Duties

Interviewing students, alumni, faculty, or staff for stories for Portland magazine’s storytelling channels
Organizing, researching, and writing the Class Notes/In Memoriam sections of the magazine, with a potential opportunity to write short alumni profiles
Updatingmagazine archives and sending magazines and correspondence to readers and community members
Proofreading
Writing headlines, subheads, and social media posts
Assisting with occasional in-person events, as schedules allow
Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
A demonstrated curiosity about UP and an interest in covering a variety of stories
Detail oriented, organized, and deadline focused, with an ability to work independently on assigned stories
Must be comfortable interviewing people in many different situations
Must have an openness to collaboration and feedback

Preferred Qualifications