GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Associate Editor role combines reporting, writing and editing. This is an
opportunity for a gifted writer and editor to do their best work—to report and write engaging stories on a wide range
of subjects, gorgeously presented in print and online, for a discerning audience of approximately 270,000 University of Virginia alumni
around the world. The Associate Editor contributes to the quarterly print Virginia Magazine and related digital platforms, doing so with a
depth, sophistication, wit, and style befitting our audience and our editorial mission. The Associate Editor develops a range of content,
from major features to news reports to data stories to alternative forms of storytelling.
Story-idea generation and beat development
make up an important part of the responsibilities. The Associate Editor needs to develop an intimate understanding of UVA—its culture,
values, history and traditions; student life; its academic world; its management and administration; and especially its alumni and how they
are best served in the magazine. This person will have oversight of regularly occurring sections of the magazine.
The University of
Virginia Alumni Association is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking to attract and retain a diverse work force and encourages
members of historically underrepresented groups to apply.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting, writing and editing a range of stories, from major features to articles and items of all sizes across all platforms, print,
digital and social - Writing and editing stories in a range of topics and styles, including data reporting, research reporting,
narrative and historical - Overall responsibility for specific sections of the magazine
- Story generation and planning,
including visual planning, for our quarterly print magazine and our regularly updated and ever-expanding digital platforms - Works
closely with creative team and other editors on design issues and article layouts; and with videographers to help create videos - Comfort in using data in reporting, writing and editing stories
- Other duties as assigned and as strategic priorities
evolve
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree with preference for candidates who majored in
journalism or English or the humanities.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5-7 years of meaningful experience in
journalism or publishing, ideally features or magazines - Must have a broad understanding of print and online publishing
- Good working knowledge of the University of Virginia or experience working in a university setting
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Highly polished writing and storytelling skills
- Good news instincts, story
judgment, and a reporter’s curiosity - Highly developed research and newsgathering skills, including superior interview
skills - Well-developed story development and line-editing skills
- General computer proficiency and Web knowledge
SUPERVISION:
None, other than occasions of managing freelance contributors
ABILITIES:
- Must be self-directed and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Strong interpersonal
skills required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a good listener and astute interviewer
- Must have the ability to work in a collaborative group setting as well as independently
- Creativity and flexibility
- Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work efficiently under deadline pressure
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2+ days in the office each
week and the remaining days working from home. This job is based in the Commonwealth of Virginia and all employees must reside in
Virginia.
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