Senior Editor, JWU Magazine and Publications

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University seeks a senior editorial leader to guide enterprise editorial strategy and oversee flagship publications. The role will translate institutional priorities into compelling storytelling while maintaining brand voice and content quality across communications.

The position requires managing editorial calendars, production timelines and collaboration with design, marketing and university partners. A bachelor’s degree and extensive journalism experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Significant journalism experience in reporting/publishing/writing/editing.
• Ability to lead editorial projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leads enterprise editorial strategy and content for flagship university publications.
• Oversees editorial standards, quality, and brand voice across university communications.
• Translates institutional priorities into compelling storytelling to support reputation and fundraising.
• Develops content distribution strategies for print, web, email, audio and social channels.
• Manages editorial calendars, contributor workflows and production timelines.

Skills

Journalism experience

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Leads enterprise editorial strategy and the creation of flagship publications for the university, overseeing major institutional publications, establishes editorial standards and translates institutional priorities into compelling storytelling

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and leads the university’s enterprise editorial and content strategy aligned with institutional priorities, brand voice and audience needs
• Oversees editorial standards and content quality across university communications, maintaining a unified voice, strong storytelling and adherence to brand guidelines
• Translates strategic initiatives into compelling narratives that support university reputation, engagement and fundraising
• Develops and executes content distribution strategies, repurposing long-form content for print, web, email, audio and social media channels to maximize audience reach and engagement
• Establishes and manages editorial calendars, content planning processes, contributor workflows and production timelines to maintain the timely development and delivery of high-quality content
• Provides editorial vision, planning and oversight for the university magazine
• Leads theme development, story selection and the writing of select magazine content
• Oversees magazine website content and maintains alignment between print and digital storytelling
• Collaborates with design, photography and marketing teams to produce and deliver a high-quality university publication twice per academic year
• Leads editorial development of major university publications including the annual report and strategic plan updates
• Manages projects from concept through publication, including stakeholder engagement, content development and approvals which align with brand, messaging and university priorities
• Manages the university’s editorial standards by developing style standards, implementing editorial processes and workflows and maintaining the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and consistency of content across university publications and platforms
• Manages external design firm and freelance contributors
• Collaborates with other university departments to identify university stories and priorities
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Significant amount of experience working in journalism, reporting, publishing, writing/editing/proofreading or other related experience

Compensation

$90,000-$95,000/annualized

Benefits

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please Note

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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