Assistant Editorial Director
Responsible for developing, writing and shaping high-impact stories that advance Tulane University’s reputation and institutional priorities.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Editorial, this position focuses on writing, editing and maintaining high-quality content for Tulane Today, The Tulanian and related platforms. The Assistant Director also collaborates with News & Media Relations, social media and campus communicators to ensure consistent storytelling across university channels and external media coverage.
This role provides strategic editorial support and serves as a backup to the Assistant Editorial Director for Tulane Today production when needed.
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Exceptional research, writing and editing skills.
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Strong news judgment and understanding of reputation-driven storytelling.
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Expert knowledge of Associated Press style.
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Ability to conceptualize and develop high-impact stories.
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Strong editorial coaching and feedback skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
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Strong collaboration skills across communications disciplines.
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Working knowledge of digital publishing platforms and analytics tools.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field.
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5–7 years of professional writing and editing experience.
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Experience working in a fast-paced news or media environment.
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Experience working with digital project management tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience in higher education communications.
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Familiarity with content management systems such as Drupal.
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Familiarity with email publishing platforms.