Associate Writer

Position Details

Position Information

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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

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

Associate Writer

A10220

Exempt

35

Law School Publications

Lincoln Center

Hybrid

Please review the Hybrid Policy dham.edu/hybridpolicy .

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.

• Seeks out stories and connects with law faculty and office leaders to research stories.
• Writes the majority of news stories on the Law School’s website and produces additional varied copy – including write-ups for various office newsletters.
• Works closely with the leaders of DEI , ADR , and other areas to plan the newsletter, write up a copy as needed, and suggest other articles.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

May provide peer-level coordination or subject‑matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part‑time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

• Sets up story calendars, tracks deadlines, and coordinates assignments going to part‑time writers.
• Tracks social media posts.

Bachelor’s degree.

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Attention to detail and an eye for compelling facts.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.
• Ability to juggle priorities and manage projects from inception to completion.

$66,555

$75,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

No

Posting Number: A1134P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date:

ASAP

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

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

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.