University of Utah
Editor
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K - $55K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an Editor. The Editor develops and implements integrated communication strategies for various university departments, manages the production of academic and administrative publications, and coordinates editorial work including newsletters, annual reports, and web content.
Highlights
- Plan, write, design, and distribute monthly newsletters and other communications using Campaign Studio.
- Copyedit and update web content in the university's content management system (CMS).
- Proofread social media posts and copyedit departmental documents.
- Produce the department's annual report including managing schedules, editing faculty content, and designing layouts in Adobe InDesign.
- Maintain large contact lists and occasionally conduct interviews for feature stories.
- Supervise Digital Content Creator; assist with conference planning and administrative tasks.
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Education, or related field with two years of professional editing experience or equivalent.
- Preferred skills include strong command of The Chicago Manual of Style, Adobe InDesign proficiency, and ability to learn CMS basics.
- Compensation range is $50,000 to $55,000 annually.
- Position resides within the Neurology Administration department under U of U Health - Academics.
Editor Full Description
Editor
Open Date | 08/05/2025
Requisition Number | PRN42765B
Job Title | Editor
Working Title | Editor
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 02185 - Neurology Administration
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 50,000 to 55,000
Close Date | 11/05/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Conceptualizes, writes, edits, and implements integrated communication strategies and packages for various University constituencies, both academic and administrative. Provides editorial direction by coordinating the production of manuscripts, dissertations, thesis analysis, University bulletins, and brochures. This position will primarily be a remote position, but there may be a need for some in-office presence, though not frequently.
Responsibilities | Monthly Basis Plan for, draft (writing and designing), receive approval, and distribute monthly newsletter via Campaign Studio Draft and distribute other campaign studio communications as needed Copyedit and update webpages (text and design) in the university’s CMS as needed Proofread social media posts before publication Copyedit documents from the department chair and other supervisors Occasionally interview donors or patients wanting to tell their story Maintain Neurology contact lists (30,000+ contacts)
Yearly Basis
Produce the department annual report (approx. 40 pages) Create a production schedule accounting for all steps of the editing and publishing process with strict deadlines Draft some articles and solicit other drafts from faculty Provide substantive edits to faculty pieces; submit edits for faculty review Provide copyedits to all text Design editorial layout in InDesign Create concurrent online department highlight reel Provide time for senior faculty review Keep department chair involved throughout; provide time for chair’s final review Liaise with printer
Additional Responsibilities Small supervisor component of our Digital Content Creator position Assistance with conference planning and support Other administrative duties and tasks as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Education or a related field; two years professional experience in editing and directing publication projects, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and demonstrated writing, human relations and effective communication skills in order to interpret and present sometimes opposing information in a convincing and non-confrontational manner are required. Master’s degree may be preferred in some areas.
Preferences | Strong grasp of the English language, including grammar, usage, and punctuation (according to The Chicago Manual of Style) Ability to follow university’s style guide Experience with Adobe InDesign Strong reading comprehension Ability to read academic texts and then rewrite the main ideas for a general audience Ability to learn the basics of a content management system (CMS) Ability to communicate well and consistently via email
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN42765B
Job Title | Editor
Working Title | Editor
Job Grade | D
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 02185 - Neurology Administration
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 50,000 to 55,000
Close Date | 11/05/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | Conceptualizes, writes, edits, and implements integrated communication strategies and packages for various University constituencies, both academic and administrative. Provides editorial direction by coordinating the production of manuscripts, dissertations, thesis analysis, University bulletins, and brochures. This position will primarily be a remote position, but there may be a need for some in-office presence, though not frequently.
Responsibilities | Monthly Basis Plan for, draft (writing and designing), receive approval, and distribute monthly newsletter via Campaign Studio Draft and distribute other campaign studio communications as needed Copyedit and update webpages (text and design) in the university’s CMS as needed Proofread social media posts before publication Copyedit documents from the department chair and other supervisors Occasionally interview donors or patients wanting to tell their story Maintain Neurology contact lists (30,000+ contacts)
Yearly Basis
Produce the department annual report (approx. 40 pages) Create a production schedule accounting for all steps of the editing and publishing process with strict deadlines Draft some articles and solicit other drafts from faculty Provide substantive edits to faculty pieces; submit edits for faculty review Provide copyedits to all text Design editorial layout in InDesign Create concurrent online department highlight reel Provide time for senior faculty review Keep department chair involved throughout; provide time for chair’s final review Liaise with printer
Additional Responsibilities Small supervisor component of our Digital Content Creator position Assistance with conference planning and support Other administrative duties and tasks as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Education or a related field; two years professional experience in editing and directing publication projects, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and demonstrated writing, human relations and effective communication skills in order to interpret and present sometimes opposing information in a convincing and non-confrontational manner are required. Master’s degree may be preferred in some areas.
Preferences | Strong grasp of the English language, including grammar, usage, and punctuation (according to The Chicago Manual of Style) Ability to follow university’s style guide Experience with Adobe InDesign Strong reading comprehension Ability to read academic texts and then rewrite the main ideas for a general audience Ability to learn the basics of a content management system (CMS) Ability to communicate well and consistently via email
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of professional experience in editing and directing publication projects do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- What is your target salary?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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