Senior Writer & Editor

Senior Writer & EditorJob Title: Senior Writer & EditorDepartment: Communications & Marketing-AdminCampus Location: Main CampusFLSA Status: Exempt/ SalariedPosition Type/ Work Scheduleu2022 2080 Hours per yearu2022 12 Months per yearu2022 40 Hours per week (Estimated)About UsSet at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado College is a place where individuals are determined to positively impact the world. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work together. Here, you are welcomed as a valued member of the community. Colorado College is a place to explore, grow, and thrive.Job SummaryThe Senior Writer & Editor plays a central role in shaping Colorado College's voice through high-quality, high-impact content that supports institutional priorities and elevates executive visibility. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Communications, this position is responsible for writing, editing, and editorial strategies across executive communications, internal messaging, public relations, marketing, and campus-wide content needs. This includes developing presidential and executive remarks, communications on major initiatives, and marketing content in alignment with college brand messaging.The role is both strategic and executional, requiring exceptional writing, editorial judgment, and collaboration to ensure communications are clear, compelling, and aligned with the college's voice and values.ResponsibilitiesWriting & Editing for Institutional Messagingu2022 Write and edit a wide range of content, including announcements, web copy, feature stories, and internal updates.u2022 Adapt messages across platforms for appropriate tone, length, and format (e.g., email, web, talking points, newsletters).u2022 Review content produced by other writers and contributors to ensure editorial consistency.u2022 Serve as a primary writer and contributor of feature articles for CC Stories, alumni magazine, and other owned media outlets.u2022 Collaborate with colleagues across departments to produce content for digital, email, and print communications.u2022 Serve as a strategic writing partner across departments.Executive & Presidential Communicationsu2022 Serve as lead writer for presidential remarks, speeches, and executive messaging.u2022 Draft talking points, op-eds, and ghostwritten communications for senior leaders.u2022 Support development of the college's executive visibility strategy and ensure consistency across platforms and audiences.Editorial Leadership & Content Strategyu2022 Develop and maintain a consistent editorial voice aligned with Colorado College's brand and messaging framework.u2022 Provide editorial leadership/serve as primary editor for all OCM materials and work across internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, tone, and alignment with brand standards and institutional priorities.u2022 Create and manage a central

Created: 2025-12-05