SENIOR WRITER AND EDITOR

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $64K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 28th, 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 such as the ODU News Center, writing and editing content for Monarch magazine, 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.

Highlights

Write, edit, and proofread articles for university news channels and Monarch magazine.
Collaborate with strategic communications leadership and faculty on research and innovation content.
Considerable knowledge of journalism, communications, marketing, and AP style guidelines required.
Experience with writing and editing in various styles and formats, including complex scientific topics.
Familiarity with content management systems and project management software preferred.
Submit three published writing samples when applying.
Salary range: $57,733 - $64,260 annually.
Requires considerable editing, writing, and proofing experience with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining brand guidelines.
Position is full-time, classified, and on-campus within the University Publications department.
Final candidate must complete a criminal background check.