Writer

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking a skilled writer and storyteller to pitch and develop feature stories that showcase the university’s people, programs, partnerships and research. You will conduct interviews with faculty, students, alumni and industry partners and craft content for digital and print platforms.

You will collaborate with photographers, designers and videographers to enrich stories while ensuring consistency with the university’s editorial voice and strategic messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in journalism, writing, content creation or higher education communications.
• Exceptional writing, interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, fact-checking and AP style.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team or collaborative environment, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pitch story ideas that highlight the people, programs, partnerships, events and research of the university.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, students, alumni and industry partners.
• Write feature stories, profiles and other content for use across digital and print platforms including the university website, newsletters, our news site The Newsroom, Seattle University Magazine, email campaigns and social media.
• Collaborate with photographers, designers and videographers to supplement stories with images.
• Ensure content is consistent with the university’s editorial voice and aligned with the university’s strategic messaging.
• Develop sources within the university as well as alumni, donors and the community to inform relevant, timely storytelling.
• Coordinate storytelling ideas with the Assistant Director of Communications and Publishing, the Director of Strategic Communications.
• Drive organic visibility by creating search-optimized copy that reinforces SU’s brand
• Write content that satisfies search intent and supports SU’s subject-matter authority
• Assist in editing or proofreading content as needed (in adherence to Seattle University’s Editorial Style Guide).

Skills

Writing skills

Interviewing

Storytelling

Independent work

Team collaboration

AP style

Content management systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

MS Office

Job description

Months Per Year

12

Work Model

Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University’s Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pitch story ideas that highlight the people, programs, partnerships, events and research of the university.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, students, alumni and industry partners.
• Write feature stories, profiles and other content for use across digital and print platforms including the university website, newsletters, our news site The Newsroom, Seattle University Magazine, email campaigns and social media.
• Collaborate with photographers, designers and videographers to supplement stories with images.
• Ensure content is consistent with the university’s editorial voice and aligned with the university’s strategic messaging.
• Develop sources within the university as well as alumni, donors and the community to inform relevant, timely storytelling.
• Coordinate storytelling ideas with the Assistant Director of Communications and Publishing, the Director of Strategic Communications.
• Drive organic visibility by creating search-optimized copy that reinforces SU’s brand
• Write content that satisfies search intent and supports SU’s subject-matter authority
• Assist in editing or proofreading content as needed (in adherence to Seattle University’s Editorial Style Guide).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in journalism, writing, content creation or higher education communications.
• Exceptional writing, interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, fact-checking and AP style.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team or collaborative environment, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic content management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university or higher education institution.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools (such as Content Management Systems) and social media storytelling.

Compensation at a Glance

$60,000 - $67,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.