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Purdue University is hiring an Associate Writer/Editor. This role involves developing and editing diverse content including website materials, social media posts, video and email content, alumni testimonials, media releases, and supportive blog posts. The position requires close collaboration with marketing strategists, web developers, and graphic designers to execute comprehensive marketing plans and provide prospective students with necessary information to achieve their educational goals.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include creating stories, blogs, ad content, testimonials, video scripts, and social media posts.
Collaborates with marketing strategists, web developers, and graphic designers.
Requires Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Six months of professional experience in marketing, journalism, or writing fields required.
Skills include planning, organizational skills, effective communication, and time management.
Experience using AI tools for idea generation is a plus.
Offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.
Position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
FLSA status: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).

Associate Writer/Editor Full Description

Req Id: 36866

Job Title: Associate Writer/Editor

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:
Job Summary
Purdue University’s online programs give ambitious professionals the tools they need to move into leadership positions, forge new career pathways, and distinguish themselves in today’s dynamic workforce. Combining our legacy of innovation and high-quality academics with practical, skills-based learning, our programs are convenient, flexible, and make an impact — from master’s programs, professional development opportunities, upskilling certificates, doctoral degrees, and more.

As a part of our innovative and service-minded marketing and communications team, our writers and editors tell the stories of our online graduates and give prospective students the information and confidence they need to take their own next giant leap. Working closely with marketing strategists, our writers develop website, social media, video and email content, interview alumni for testimonials, create media releases, and research the barriers to enrollment our students face to provide them with information they need through supportive blog posts and search results. You will work together with web developers and graphic designers to write content needed to execute comprehensive marketing plans, and edit content for platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, and CTV. You can also exercise your creativity and storytelling chops in this position with development of organic pieces and new ideas for outreach.

We pride ourselves on a supportive team culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to your professional development. Responsibilities include but are not limited to development of stories, blogs, ad content, testimonials, webpages, video scripts, marketing emails and social media posts through coordination with marketers, faculty, and recruiting and admissions staff.

This position can be fully remote or hybrid based out of West Lafayette, Indiana.

About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Six months of professional experience in marketing, journalism, technical, or creative writing.
In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's + 2.5 years' experience or HS/GED + 4.5 years of experience

Skills needed:

Planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and possess interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills

Nice to have:

Experience using AI tools for idea generation and editing is a plus
Knowledge and/or interest in higher education or online learning
Experience working in a marketing and communication function

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Get to know us! Follow our social media here:

https://www.facebook.com/LifeAtPurdueOnline

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatpurdueonline

https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAtPurdueOnline

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 1

Pay Band S055

Job Code #20003643

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Posting Start Date: 5/9/25

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