Senior Writer (Communications Publications Writer-Editor)

Senior Writer (Communications Publications Writer-Editor)

**POSITION DETAILS**

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU), established in 2018, is the newest school in The City University of New York system and the only one explicitly dedicated to public service and social justice. SLU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working-class populations in the workplace and in the community. It also collaborates with other units of CUNY to offer a range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service.

CUNY SLU is seeking an experienced staff writer to join the communications and marketing department. Reporting to both the department chief and the Dean of the School, the senior writer will be a trusted strategic partner, helping to shape the school’s narrative through communications, messaging, and tone. This position will support SLU’s traditional communication needs as well as work closely with the Dean on various high-level writing assignments.

The Senior Staff Writer plays a critical role in telling SLU’s story and strengthening engagement with our students, alumni, and institutional partners. The Writer will lead a wide range of projects; developing compelling and persuasive content for the School’s website and promotional material; conducting interviews with students, alumni, and faculty to tell their stories; preparing newsletters and other communications to the School’s community; drafting the Dean’s remarks for commencement, award ceremonies, and other events; and other projects and deliverables as needed. To support organizational goals and initiatives, the Senior Staff Writer works closely with the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to outline strategy and processes for impactful public relations campaigns and identifies ways to amplify the SLU brand. This will include drafting timely press releases, statements, op-eds, crafting long-term media strategies, as well as curating an on-going list of relevant journalists. As a key member of SLU’s communications and marketing team, this person is expected to work collaboratively and partner with colleagues across the School as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Generates story ideas and composes strong narratives that position CUNY SLU as a national leader in educating future union leaders, elected officials, community activists, authors, organizers, and educators among others;

• Develop messaging that resonates with our target audiences;

• Draft and edit copy for advertising campaigns, marketing brochures, flyers, and social media content;

• Draft and edit scripts for promotional videos;

• Work closely with the Dean on long-form pieces (e.g. funding proposals, annual reports, speeches, etc.) and short-form pieces (e.g., press releases, announcements, etc. )letters to the larger school community, foundation proposals, speeches, etc.);

• Manage multiple communications projects in fulfillment of strategic communications plan;

• Collaborate with various departments across the School to produce other timely content in collaboration with marketing/recruitment efforts or as needed to support the work of the School;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising or a related field and 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Portfolio of published articles or other written work.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Writes and prepares written material on College issues and event and provides professional support to College communications programs.

- Researches and writes items in a variety of formats for publication in print, web sites, and presentations

- Participates in planning communications projects and contributes to decisions on content and style

- May assume editorial responsibility for communications projects; reviews and edits the work of others

- May coordinate production of written materials

- Adheres to journalistic standards for fact-finding, research, verification, and style

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Communications Publications Writer-Editor

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Assistant

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Salary range is $79,188 to $99,532 commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

**HOW TO APPLY**

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

**CLOSING DATE**

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on May 12, 2025.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30258

Location

Sch. of Labor & Urban Studies