Temporary Senior Editor

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Senior Editor
Hours: This is a part-time position (20 hours per week/ TBD)
Pay: $40-45.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: ASAP
Approximate end date: one year from start date

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Part-time Senior Editor for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

Northwestern University Alumni Relations and Development is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Senior Editor to join our 18-person Marketing and Communications team on a temporary basis (through April 2025 with the possibility of extending). The position will be hybrid, with in-office days spent in our Evanston office. The estimated pay range for this position is $40 -$45/hour.

Reporting to the senior associate director of editorial content, the senior editor will review, edit, proof, and develop engaging copy for Northwestern alumni and donor audiences. Projects range from publications and e-newsletters to event marketing materials, web copy, captions, promotional emails, fundraising collateral, and more.

Desired qualifications include 6+ years of editing experience, a strong command of editorial style (Chicago Manual of Style and/or AP required), attention to detail, and communication skills; the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and complete projects on deadline; and the ability to write compelling short-form and long-form editorial copy. Experience in higher education and fundraising organizations, in marketing and related fields, and with inclusive language are a plus.

To apply, please submit both a cover letter and resume. The hiring process for this position will require writing/editing examples, as well as an editing test.

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.


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