Senior Content Creator/Editor

Tufts University•Medford, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tufts University Communications and Marketing’s Content team has an opening for a Senior Content Creator and Editor. The Senior Content Creator/Editor produces a range of print and digital content for distribution across university channels, with a focus on Tufts Now, the university’s news website, and Tufts Magazine, the university’s award-winning alumni magazine. The function of the role is to tell the story of Tufts University—the research of our faculty, the ideas of our students, the impact of our alumni and friends, the opportunities represented by our degree programs—in a highly compelling manner.

Requirements

5+ years of demonstrated experience producing content in a deadline-oriented environment, with a high-volume portfolio of superb work, including content development across multiple channels and media
Sharp reporting, writing, editing, and time-management skills and keen attention to detail
Impeccable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience shepherding print and digital content from assignment to publication, providing editorial guidance to staff and freelance contributors
Familiarity with story development, writing, editing, design coordination, and digital integration for a print magazine
Experience with proactive pitching of ideas with topical news hooks
Knowledge of print and digital media production (including content management systems, simple digital media creation, basic image editing (e.g., Photoshop, Canva) and audio/video editing (e.g., Premiere Pro, Audition)
Sophisticated (and ever-expanding) understanding of content optimization for search (traditional and AI), social, mobile, etc.
Skilled in establishing fruitful collaborations with colleagues that enrich the professional experience and greatly improve the end product
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience