Marketing Writer

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Marketing Writer Job Description

Position Overview

Sarah Lawrence College believes exceptional writing is one of the most powerful tools in marketing and communications. This position reflects our commitment to investing in talented writers and giving them the opportunity to practice their craft across a wide variety of channels and audiences.

We're looking for a versatile marketing writer who is curious, collaborative, and eager to help tell the stories that define our community. You'll write across a broad range of projects - from digital advertising and fundraising emails to admission materials, website copy, feature stories, and newsletters - working in tandem with designers, photographers, videographers, strategists, and campus partners to create communications that advance the College's mission.

This is a role for someone who enjoys the challenge of understanding audiences, shaping messages, and finding the clearest, most compelling way to communicate the value of a Sarah Lawrence education.

Why Sarah Lawrence?

At Sarah Lawrence College, writing remains central to how we engage prospective students, families, alumni, donors, and the broader community.

This role offers the opportunity to build a broad portfolio across admissions, advancement, institutional marketing, digital communications, and storytelling while working in a collaborative environment that values creativity, professional growth, and thoughtful communication. As part of the Sarah Lawrence community, staff have access to educational opportunities that reflect the College's longstanding commitment to lifelong learning - including its renowned writing programs.

Essential Duties Summary

Responsibilities

• Write compelling copy for digital advertising campaigns.
• Develop fundraising emails, donor communications, and campaign messaging.
• Write admission marketing materials, including print and digital communications.
• Write and edit website copy supporting enrollment, advancement, and institutional priorities.
• Produce news stories, feature articles, profiles, and other editorial content.
• Write newsletters and email communications for a variety of audiences, including students, parents, and alumni.
• Interview students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the College community.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and marketing strategists to develop integrated campaigns.
• Adapt tone, voice, and messaging for different audiences, goals, and communication channels.
• Revise work thoughtfully based on feedback, strategy, and editorial review.
• Help maintain the College's brand voice and editorial standards across communications.
• Maintain SLC's editorial style guide; edit and proofread content using AP Style.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who demonstrates talent, curiosity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continual growth.

Successful candidates will have:

• Exceptional interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn unfamiliar subjects quickly.
• Strong audience awareness and the ability to adapt voice, tone, and messaging to different communications goals.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple writing assignments simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
• Comfort using AI and other emerging tools thoughtfully to support research, brainstorming, editing, and productivity while exercising independent judgment and maintaining a distinctive human voice.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional writing experience, although exceptional portfolios reflecting other paths will be considered.
• Professional writing experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, journalism, agencies, or other mission-driven settings.
• Experience writing for websites, email marketing, digital advertising, and print communications.
• Familiarity with content management systems and email marketing platforms.
• Understanding of SEO and writing for digital audiences.

EEO Statement

Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy.) For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.

Salary $55,000 - $65,000 Position Type Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00469P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply

Applicants must submit two relevant writing samples demonstrating strength in one or more areas of marketing and communications, such as email marketing, website copy, editorial content, brochures, or advertising. Samples may be excerpts from longer works, and collaborative work is welcome if the applicant briefly describes their contribution.

Finalists may be invited to complete one brief take-home exercise, designed to take no more than 60 minutes, to help the hiring team understand how they approach a typical assignment for this role. The exercise will be limited in scope and is not intended for publication or other use by the College.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 1