SENIOR WRITER, EXTERNAL Marketing & Communications, Editorial

Boston University is full of exciting stories students who are ready to change the world, alumni who are leaders in their field, researchers who are pursuing life-changing breakthroughs and you could help tell them. Boston University's award-winning editorial team is looking for an experienced journalist with strong reportorial and storytelling skills. The Senior Writer is responsible for writing features and profiles for BU Today, Bostonia magazine, The Brink (BUs research website), and other University publications and distribution channels. That person will be responsible for writing engaging and relevant content for Boston University web and print communications and news stories on deadline, with emphasis on creative thinking, curiosity, and stylish delivery. The writer is able to recount the perspectives and experiences of all elements of a diverse university community from deans and department chairs to professors and research fellows to undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Skills

B.S. or B.A. and 5-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.