SENIOR WRITER, EXTERNAL Marketing & Communications, Editorial
Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500051700527
Posted Date
5/27/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$72,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$90,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Boston University is full of exciting stories students who are ready to change the world, alumni who are leaders in their field, researchers who are pursuing life-changing breakthroughs and you could help tell them. Boston University''s award-winning editorial team is looking for an experienced journalist with strong reportorial and storytelling skills. The Senior Writer is responsible for writing features and profiles for BU Today, Bostonia magazine, The Brink (BUs research website), and other University publications and distribution channels. That person will be responsible for writing engaging and relevant content for Boston University web and print communications and news stories on deadline, with emphasis on creative thinking, curiosity, and stylish delivery. The writer is able to recount the perspectives and experiences of all elements of a diverse university community from deans and department chairs to professors and research fellows to undergraduate and graduate students.
Required Skills
B.S. or B.A. and 5-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.