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University of Maryland Global Campus

Writer/Editor

Posted 2 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
50-50 Hourly
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
50-50 Hourly
Senior level
The Writer/Editor creates and edits content for various platforms, conducts interviews, researches topics, and collaborates with teams to ensure quality communications aligned with institutional goals.
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Writer/Editor

Office of Communications

Non-Exempt, Contingent 1

Location: Stateside, Remote

Position summary:

We are seeking a versatile writer and editor who can create dynamic content that captures attention and engages audiences. In this role, you’ll transform sometimes complex ideas, topics, and/or data into clear, compelling stories that resonate across platforms. The ideal candidate combines editorial sophistication with creativity, bringing energy and polish to content that informs, inspires, connects with multiple audiences, and is strategically aligned.
Primary duties include providing expert writing and editing support to the Office of Communications, including but not limited to executive communications (talking points, briefings, correspondence), internal communications (including news, notifications, operational updates, etc.), event support (invitations, post-event summaries, etc.), interviews and profiles, and news and feature stories (magazine, web).
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and edit content that aligns with strategic priorities and institutional voice, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and impact.
  • Conduct interviews and research—and adapt and interpret data—to inform storytelling and provide depth and credibility to content.
  • Create and adapt content for multiple platforms and channels, including web, email, social media, and print, with attention to tone and audience needs.
  • Collaborate across teams to support projects that may include operational or administrative communications requiring precision and nuance.
  • Maintain consistency and quality standards across all deliverables, applying best practices in grammar, style, and accessibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a similar field
  • Eight (8) years of experience in roles in which writing and editing were primary/significant responsibilities.
All applications should include a cover letter and writing samples from previous work. Please upload 2-3 recent samples of your best work for review.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected]. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

  • Time Off:  C1s that regularly work over 12 hours per week are eligible for limited sick and safe leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours in a calendar year.
  • Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE:  CI employees are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates.  CIs would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
  • Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Hiring Rate:

$50.00

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