Editor

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

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About The Position

At the University of Notre Dame, words carry weight. Every story we tell, press release we distribute, and magazine feature we publish helps define our global brand and honor our mission. As our University Editor, you are the ultimate guardian of our brand’s voice, narrative, and reputation. Embedded within the internal communications unit and reporting directly to the Director of Editorial Strategy, you will act as both a precise strategist and a creative mentor. You won't just catch typos - you’ll elevate stories, maintain standards, and ensure every piece of communication emanating from campus inspires trust and clarity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Journalism, English, or Communications preferred.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience is needed for this role.
• Must be highly detail-oriented with strong editing and writing skills.
• Be well versed in both the Chicago Manual of Style and AP style.
• Having an enthusiasm for and understanding of the mission, history, and ethos of Notre Dame is a must.
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Background in journalism or related field.
• Familiarity with higher education and Notre Dame's Catholic mission
• Comfortable being self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final sign-off for high-visibility communications, including major research announcements, long-form features, campus-wide news, annual reports, viewbooks, and marketing campaigns.
• Partner closely with the Director of Editorial Strategy and the NDWorks managing editor to pitch, write, and polish features.
• Provide ongoing editorial mentorship and constructive feedback to writers and designers across the division.
• Oversee editorial workflows, maintain and evolve the University Style Guide, and proofread materials generated by our visual communications team.
• Meticulously fact-check press releases and institutional stories, proactively flagging sensitive details or potential risks to leadership.
• Serve as a key member of our crisis communications team, stepping up during breaking news situations - including drafting and editing presidential statements - to ensure calm, clear, and accurate messaging.

Benefits

• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
• We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level