JWU Magazine Editor Job at Johnson and Wales University in Providence

JWU Magazine Editor

Job no: 10879
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Calendar Year (12-Month), University Marketing, Hybrid

Summary

Manages the content development and publication of the university magazine, supplements, and other printed university materials to create a high-quality source of information

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Writes, edits and proofreads content for JWU Magazine, including requesting additional information to verify accuracy and determining if content is of sufficient academic and professional caliber to reflect positively on the university
• Collects and organizes information from multiple and varied sources to develop articles, profiles, and reports for JWU Magazine and other university publications
• Makes editorial changes and corrections to active InDesign files
• Manages the university's print vendor during JWU Magazine production and distribution process
• Leads the creation and maintenance of the JWU Magazine web property
• Researches current news and global trends to connect world events to the university, and collects information on alumni in the news and education data to be repurposed for marketing initiatives
• Consults and collaborates with designers and contributors to the university publications
• Meets with representatives of other departments (e.g. advancement), to gather information for university publications and website
• Contributes to the researching, writing and editing of web and print communications for an assortment of university initiatives
• Assists in developing and monitoring the departmental budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Significant amount of experience working in journalism, reporting, publishing, writing/editing/proofreading, or other related experience

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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