Part-Time Writer/Editor

The College of New Jersey • Ewing Township, NJ

14h • $47

About The Position

The Office of Communications, Marketing, and Brand Management seeks a Temporary Part-Time Writer/Editor. The part-time writer and editor will provide dedicated, in-house editorial support to the CMBM department. This role is essential for maintaining the momentum of the college’s high-priority recruitment and branding initiatives, ensuring that all communications are of the highest quality and delivered on schedule.

Requirements

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Superior editing skills and demonstrated command of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and AP style
• Research and fact-checking capabilities
• Project management skills, particularly the ability to juggle a number of projects and deliver high-quality finished products efficiently and on schedule

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand and adopt the college’s voice and tone, ensuring messages are consistent with institutional brand and style
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with higher-ed recruitment, marketing, and development writing preferred

Responsibilities

• Content Production and Quality Control: Draft, edit, proofread, and proof check a diverse range of marketing materials, with a primary focus on student recruitment and institutional branding priorities.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure consistency in TCNJ’s tone, voice, and editorial standards across all deliverables, acting as a final safeguard for brand integrity.
• News and Story Development: Lead "storymining" efforts to identify compelling campus narratives and manage the drafting and editing of news stories for the college website and a digital alumni newsletter; ensure a consistent pipeline of brand-aligned content while allowing the digital content editor to focus more fully on high-level media relations priorities.
• Strategic Client Consultation: As needed, assist in evaluating departmental requests to provide expert guidance on project scope and next steps; provide in-person consultation to help campus partners navigate editorial and brand standards.
• Rapid Response and Execution: Serve as an embedded team member capable of providing quick-turnaround support for high-volume projects and short-notice deadlines.
• In-House Style Expertise: Serve as an internal authority on institutional style and brand nuances, translating complex client needs into professional, polished communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed