SENIOR WRITER AND EDITOR

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $64K

💻 Marketing

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Senior Writer and Editor. The role involves creating news, feature, and narrative articles for ODU channels, including ODU News Center, and producing written content for Monarch magazine as well as marketing and communication materials. The position requires collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing for Research and faculty to showcase research and innovation, while working closely with editorial staff managing Monarch magazine and news content.

Highlights

Write, edit, and proofread articles and marketing materials for university publications.
Collaborate with communications leadership and faculty on research and innovation storytelling.
Strong knowledge of journalism, marketing, and Associated Press style is required.
Experience with editing, writing, and proofreading in multiple styles and formats.
Familiarity with content management systems and project management software.
Expected to handle multiple projects and adhere to brand guidelines.
Salary range is $57,733 to $64,260 annually.
Requires considerable professional writing and editing experience with some higher education background.
Position is full-time and classified within the University Publications department.
Applicants must provide three published writing samples and complete a criminal background check.