Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Writer/Copy Editor in Gainesville

Writer/Copy Editor – Inside Higher Ed

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Job Details

Job No: 538202

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 17060300 - BA-CTR-REAL ESTATE STUDIES

Classification Title: Editor

Expected Salary: $50k to $60k (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Manage publication content development
• Work with the Research Director to identify, develop, and assign topics
• Coordinate article production to meet deadlines
• Support and oversee the activities of student writers
• Manage content delivery to the publication designer
• Write articles for print and online delivery
• Work with Research Director to write technical reports
• Write feature and departmental articles for Due Diligence magazine
• Participate in the development of new digital designs
• Contribute to online presence through web content, news posts, social media, and info-graphic
• Review and edit content prior to publication
• Help students construct well organized articles
• Edit article submissions for content, structure, and style
• Work with publication designer to ensure error free final products
• Communicate research findings
• Assist student instruction on writing and communications techniques
• Share results at Bergstrom Center events
• Present findings to the real estate industry

This position works independently and as a team member on major projects agreed upon with the Research Director and in general support of the Center. The individual in this position is expected to perform on own initiative, given limited direction. The position reports to the Research Director and may receive direction from the Center's Executive Director. The Writer/Copy Editor may oversee student and staff activity on specific projects but will not have evaluation responsibilities.

Supervision of this position will be daily interaction and occasional status meetings with verbal or written instructions as needed.

Normal work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sometimes, hours will vary during Center events and as needed to complete time‑sensitive projects.

There also may be occasional travel to meet Bergstrom Center goals as needed.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reporting, Editing, or Journalism experience
• Working knowledge of MicroSoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with web design, social media, or info-graphics (such as Tableau)
• Interest in the business and real estate fields
• Advanced degrees and professional designations

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume before the deadline.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

16 January 2026

To Apply

Visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538202 to submit your application.

Accommodation for Disabilities

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.