Storytelling Writer & Editor for Higher-Ed Marketing

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks a talented, detail-driven Writer/Editor with a strong command of narrative storytelling, editorial strategy, and multi-channel content creation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role brings Manhattan University’s people, programs, and mission to life through clear, compelling, and brand-aligned content across feature stories, press releases, web pages, speeches, and marketing collateral.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional writing/editing experience.
• Excellent writing/editing demonstrated across formats and audiences.
• Strong AP style and MLA familiarity with strong grammar and proofreading.
• Experience with magazine feature writing, editorial workflows, and interviewing.
• Experience pitching stories and working with media outlets preferred.
• Ability to manage complex, deadline-driven projects across departments.
• Proficiency with CMS and digital publishing tools; collaborative platforms experience.

Responsibilities

• Feature stories, profiles, and magazine articles.
• Press releases, public service announcements, and media advisories.
• Webpages, landing pages, social media, and ad copy content.
• Event programs, brochures, viewbooks, annual reports, and marketing materials.
• Official correspondence, talking points, and speeches for University leadership.
• Video scripts and multimedia storytelling content.
• Interview students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners for stories.
• Contribute to University Magazine and other institutional publications.
• Ensure content adheres to AP Style, MLA citations where applicable, and brand voice.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Interviewing

AP Style

MLA citations

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Narrative writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing)

Tools

CMS

Digital publishing tools

Collaborative project platforms

Job description

Manhattan University seeks a talented, detail-driven Writer/Editor with a strong command of narrative storytelling, editorial strategy, and multi-channel content creation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role brings Manhattan University’s people, programs, and mission to life through clear, compelling, and brand-aligned content across feature stories, press releases, web pages, speeches, and marketing collateral.