Gustavus Adolphus College is hiring: Editor & Senior Writer in Saint Peter

Overview
Editor & Senior Writer — Marketing & Communication

Description
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a talented and experienced Editor & Senior Writer to join the Marketing & Communications team on a full-time basis. This is a senior editorial role responsible for leading content strategy and execution across the College's primary owned channels, most notably Gustavus.edu and Gustavus Magazine.

The successful candidate will bring a journalist's instinct for storytelling, a marketer's understanding of brand and audience, and a web editor's fluency with digital content management. This role is central to advancing the College's goals in student enrollment, alumni and donor engagement, and community visibility.

How to apply
Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $65,000-$90,000 annually

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Editor & Senior Writer serves as the editorial lead for Gustavus.edu and The Gustavus Quarterly magazine. This individual will generate compelling, on-brand content that reflects campus life, academic achievement, and the broader Gustavus story. Working collaboratively across the Marketing and Communications team, this role ensures editorial output is aligned with institutional priorities and integrated across all media channels.

Main Responsibilities

Web & Digital Content

Own and manage editorial content for Gustavus.edu, the College's primary marketing platform.

Upload and maintain news articles, press releases, and general web content using the College's content management system.

Monitor website user experience and recommend improvements to serve key audience segments effectively.

Ensure all web content meets accessibility standards.

Magazine & Print Publications

Serve as managing editor of The Gustavus Quarterly, overseeing the publication from concept through final production.

Ideate, assign, write, edit, and proof content; collaborate with designers, photographers, and other creative partners.

Maintain and evolve editorial themes that reflect the Gustavus brand and institutional priorities.

Writing, Editing & Storytelling

Identify and develop compelling feature stories, campus news, and profiles that resonate with prospective students, alumni, donors, and the broader Gustavus community.

Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and subject matter experts.

Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support across the Marketing and Communications team.

Assess photo, video, and graphic needs to enhance storytelling across both digital and print platforms.

Strategy & Collaboration

Oversee the editorial content calendar for both the website and magazine.

Partner with the broader Marketing and Communications team to ensure brand consistency and message alignment across all channels.

Field and assess content requests for web pages and other communications projects.

Actively contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture built on excellence and accountability.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, marketing, public relations, strategic communications, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in writing, editing, or content strategy.

Writing: Strong command of AP style; demonstrated ability to write for multiple audiences and formats.

Web/CMS: Hands-on experience with content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.

Software: Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Storytelling: Proven ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives and adapt content for short- and long-form formats, including social media.

Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience working cross-functionally with creative and communications teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Photography & Videography: Experience capturing and editing high-quality images and video in varied environments.

Brand & Marketing Acumen: Familiarity with how editorial content supports broader marketing objectives, executive communications, and brand strategy.

Higher Education: Prior experience in a college, university, or nonprofit communications environment is a plus.

Benefits

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns; onsite health services.

Free parking, access to library and athletic facilities, and fitness offerings.

Paid parental leave; retirement savings plan with employer contribution after one year.

Tuition scholarships for dependents and for employees and spouses; 13 paid holidays plus generous PTO.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact
Kim Frisch | kfrisch@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7683

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/employment/job/2396

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