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Position Number: 5725150
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Associate Writer

Law School Communications, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the Associate Writer serves as the primary writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications at the Law School. This position may require evening hours.

Essential Functions

Conceptualizes, writes, and edits compelling stories and profiles about students, faculty, alumni, programs, and related/relevant topics'Associate Writer

Law School Communications, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the Associate Writer serves as the primary writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications at the Law School. This position may require evening hours.

Essential Functions
- Conceptualizes, writes, and edits compelling stories and profiles about students, faculty, alumni, programs, and related/relevant topics' both pitched and assigned for Fordham Law School's online newsroom and alumni magazine to promote/showcase the Law School's work and community for key audiences, including prospective students and alumni;
- Partners and collaborates with leadership, faculty, department directors, and other stakeholders in the Fordham Law School community for interviews, research, and edits on written materials;
- Maintains and updates Fordham Law School's online newsroom, including the posting of faculty media hits, through WordPress;
Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions
- Occasionally conceptualizes, writes, edits, and submits marketing communications materials for the Fordham Law website, e-newsletters, print materials, and external organizations;
- Photographs individuals, groups, events, and other aspects of Fordham Law School environment, when needed, to accompany stories on Fordham Law School's website and online newsroom as well as in marketing collateral;
- Writes and develops social media content when needed;
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and research skills and an eye for compelling facts and media assets.
- Strong attention to detail and client consulting skills.
- Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills to ensure efficient workflow and task management.
- Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.
- Ability to juggle priorities and manage concurrent projects from inception to completion on varying deadlines.
- Strong work ethic and a growth mindset.
- Has confidence in pitching ideas to the Editorial Director and other stakeholders in the Law School community.
- Proficient in standard computer applications, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workshop. Demonstrated initiative, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility.
- Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, marketing, communications/PR
- Working knowledge and experience with web content management systems and WordPress are a plus.
- Ability to learn new applications easily and desire to enhance computer application skills preferred.
Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8334

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories"both pitched and assigned for Fordham Law School's online newsroom and alumni magazine to promote/showcase the Law School's work and community for key audiences, including prospective students and alumni;

Partners and collaborates with leadership, faculty, department directors, and other stakeholders in the Fordham Law School community for interviews, research, and edits on written materials;

Maintains and updates Fordham Law School's online newsroom, including the posting of faculty media hits, through WordPress;

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Occasionally conceptualizes, writes, edits, and submits marketing communications materials for the Fordham Law website, e-newsletters, print materials, and external organizations;

Photographs individuals, groups, events, and other aspects of Fordham Law School environment, when needed, to accompany stories on Fordham Law School's website and online newsroom as well as in marketing collateral;

Writes and develops social media content when needed;

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skill

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and research skills and an eye for compelling facts and media assets.

Strong attention to detail and client consulting skills.

Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills to ensure efficient workflow and task management.

Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.

Ability to juggle priorities and manage concurrent projects from inception to completion on varying deadlines.

Strong work ethic and a growth mindset.

Has confidence in pitching ideas to the Editorial Director and other stakeholders in the Law School community.

Proficient in standard computer applications, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workshop. Demonstrated initiative, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in journalism, marketing, communications/PR

Working knowledge and experience with web content management systems and WordPress are a plus.

Ability to learn new applications easily and desire to enhance computer application skills preferred.

Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8334

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories