Associate Writer

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Associate Writer Position Number A10220 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department Law School Publications Campus Lincoln Center Work Arrangement Hybrid Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the Associate Writer serves as the primary writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications at the Law School.

Essential Functions

Seeks out stories and connects with law faculty and office leaders to research stories.

Writes the majority of news stories on the Law School's website and produces additional varied copy, including contributing articles to Fordham Lawyer magazine and coordinating email newsletters.

Assists with editorial development of other communications, including website content and admissions marketing collateral.

Proofreads print and digital communications according to AP Style as well as Law School and University editorial guidelines.

Contributes photography for articles, including event photos and individual portraits.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Additional Functions

Sets up story calendars, tracks deadlines, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders for approvals.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in communication roles.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong writing, editing, and research skills.

Attention to detail and an eye for compelling facts.

Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.

Ability to juggle priorities and manage projects from inception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing news stories.

Experience with content management systems, including WordPress.

Experience using a DSLR for photography.

Experience shooting and editing video using Adobe Premiere and mobile apps.

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555 Maximum Starting Salary $75,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1136P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 09/02/2026 Special Instructions EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Often Walking Often Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom Climbing stairs Seldom Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Seldom Pulling, pushing Seldom Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Seldom Lifting - up to 50 pounds Seldom Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.