SENIOR WRITER AND EDITOR Job at New River Community College in Norfolk

Position Information

Working Title: SENIOR WRITER AND EDITOR

Position Number: 00985A

Department: UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type of Position: Classified

Type of Job: Full Time

EEO Category: B Professionals

Job Description

To contribute news, feature and narrative articles to ODU channels, including ODU News Center. This person will also write, edit and proof copy for Monarch magazine, in addition to marketing and communication materials. This person also will collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing for Research as well as faculty to highlight research and innovation. This role works closely with the editors overseeing Monarch magazine and news content channels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of journalism, communications, marketing and/or technical writing.
• Considerable knowledge of grammar and usage and familiarity with Associated Press style.
• Demonstrated ability to edit, write and proof copy and to work and communicate effectively with others.

Special Licenses, Registration or Certification

None

Education or Training

N/A

Level and Type of Experience

• Considerable editing, writing and proofing experience.
• Some experience working within brand guidelines, working on multiple projects simultaneously and providing excellent customer service.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable professional writing and editing experience in a variety of styles and formats.
• Some experience writing about complex topics, including scientific research, grant awards or published studies.
• Prior experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with content management systems and project management software.

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-campus position located on ODU's main campus.

Salary

Salary range between $ - $57,733 - $64,260

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number: S03093

Job Open To: General Public

Open Date: 10/27/2025

Close Date: 11/14/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit three published writing samples of your choice.

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

https://www.odu.edu

Department Home Page

https://www.odu.edu/university-communications

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

1. Indicate years of experience as a newspaper or publication editor or writer.
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-5 years
   • 5-10 years
   • More than 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Writing Sample 1
4. Writing Sample 2
5. Writing Sample 3

Optional Documents

1. Yellow Layoff Form
2. Blue Layoff Card
3. AHP Letter