Editor​/writer, nuq

Job Title

Editor/Writer, NUQ

Qatar

Full‑time, permanent, Mid‑Senior level

Minimum starting salary: $63,079. Salary will be determined by education, experience, and internal equity.

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is seeking a motivated and versatile Editor/Writer to support the university’s storytelling, editorial, and content development efforts.

• Research and write content for the NU-Q website, newsletters, social media, and brochures.
• Draft stories, news briefs, student and faculty profiles, speeches, institutional events, and internal announcements.
• Conceptualise, develop, and produce institutional publications, periodicals, and magazines.
• Collaborate with content owners across academic and administrative units to ensure accurate, aligned messaging.
• Adapt content for different audiences including students, faculty, alumni, media, and the general public.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with NU-Q’s editorial standards.
• Assist in maintaining tone and voice consistency across all institutional communications and platforms.
• Support content uploads and formatting using digital tools such as CMS and social media platforms.
• Develop editorial style guides and protocols to align multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to major communications campaigns, institutional events, and internal initiatives.
• Prepare talking points, web updates, or feature content.
• Support editorial planning and contribute to the management of NU-Q’s editorial and content calendar.
• Collaborate with design, digital, and media colleagues to shape stories for web and social platforms.
• Participate in regular team meetings, workshops, and support shared resources to enhance knowledge retention.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Media Studies, or a related field.
• 5‑10 years of relevant experience in writing, editing, or content creation.
• Excellent command of written English with strong storytelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write and edit for clarity, engagement, and tone consistency.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Grasp of Arabic language and experience in production of multi-language periodicals, publications, and digital products.
• Experience in a university, newsroom, nonprofit, or marketing/communications environment.
• Knowledge of SEO, social media copywriting, and multimedia content development.
• Experience with institutional messaging, editorial workflows, and developing policies, systems, and protocols.
• Interest in higher education, the Global South, or international academic communities.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non‑discrimination statement.

To request accommodations in the application or hiring process, contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.

Job title:

Editor/Writer, NUQ

Location:

Qatar

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