Editorial Assistant, Portland Magazine

Department University Relations Office Administration Terms and Hours

Approx.
10hrs/week, in-person

Student Employment

Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Portland magazine, University of Portland’s award-winning alumni magazine, is looking to hire an editorial assistant for the Fall 2026 semester.

This position is an opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable skills in the fields of narrative journalism, storytelling, and magazine editing.

The editorial intern will get an inside look at the creation of Portland magazine’s content (both print and online).

The person in this position will have the opportunity to hone researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. The intern will also find opportunities to grow in an understanding of voice, narrative structure and craft, audience(s), and multi-channel story deployment strategy. The position reports to Jessica Murphy Moo, the Editor of Portland Magazine & Director Storytelling.

• Interviewing students, alumni, faculty, or staff for stories for Portland magazine’s storytelling channels
• Organizing, researching, and writing the Class Notes/In Memoriam sections of the magazine, with a potential opportunity to write short alumni profiles
• Updating magazine archives and sending magazines and correspondence to readers and community members
• Proofreading
• Writing headlines, subheads, and social media posts
• Assisting with occasional in-person events, as schedules allow
• Other relevant duties as assigned

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
• A demonstrated curiosity about UP and an interest in covering a variety of stories
• Detail oriented, organized, and deadline focused, with an ability to work independently on assigned stories
• Must be comfortable interviewing people in many different situations
• Must have an openness to collaboration and feedback

• Interest in pursuing a career in the fields of journalism, storytelling or magazine editing

Posting Number

SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Estimated Start Date 09/05/2026

Open Date

Open Date 08/26/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon

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