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Editor & Senior Writer

Gustavus Adolphus College

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Posted:

April 24, 2026

Location:

Saint Peter, Minnesota

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Editor & Senior Writer
Marketing & Communication

Description

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a talented and experienced Editor & Senior Writer to join the Marketing & Communications team on a full-time basis. This is a senior editorial role responsible for leading content strategy and execution across the College's primary owned channels, most notably Gustavus.edu and Gustavus Magazine.

The successful candidate will bring a journalist's instinct for storytelling, a marketer's understanding of brand and audience, and a web editor's fluency with digital content management. This role is central to advancing the College's goals in student enrollment, alumni and donor engagement, and community visibility.

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $65,000-$90,000 annually

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Editor & Senior Writer serves as the editorial lead for Gustavus.edu and The Gustavus Quarterly magazine. This individual will generate compelling, on-brand content that reflects campus life, academic achievement, and the broader Gustavus story. Working collaboratively across the Marketing and Communications team, this role ensures editorial output is aligned with institutional priorities and integrated across all media channels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Web & Digital Content

Own and manage editorial content for Gustavus.edu, the College's primary marketing platform.
Upload and maintain news articles, press releases, and general web content using the College's content management system.
Monitor website user experience and recommend improvements to serve key audience segments effectively.
Ensure all web content meets accessibility standards.

Magazine & Print Publications

Serve as managing editor of The Gustavus Quarterly, overseeing the publication from concept through final production.
Ideate, assign, write, edit, and proof content; collaborate with designers, photographers, and other creative partners.
Maintain and evolve editorial themes that reflect the Gustavus brand and institutional priorities.

Writing, Editing & Storytelling

Identify and develop compelling feature stories, campus news, and profiles that resonate with prospective students, alumni, donors, and the broader Gustavus community.
Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and subject matter experts.
Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support across the Marketing and Communications team.
Assess photo, video, and graphic needs to enhance storytelling across both digital and print platforms.

Strategy & Collaboration

Oversee the editorial content calendar for both the website and magazine.
Partner with the broader Marketing and Communications team to ensure brand consistency and message alignment across all channels.
Field and assess content requests for web pages and other communications projects.
Actively contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture built on excellence and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, marketing, public relations, strategic communications, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in writing, editing, or content strategy.
Writing: Strong command of AP style; demonstrated ability to write for multiple audiences and formats.
Web/CMS: Hands-on experience with content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
Software: Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Storytelling: Proven ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives and adapt content for short- and long-form formats, including social media.
Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience working cross-functionally with creative and communications teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Photography & Videography: Experience capturing and editing high-quality images and video in varied environments.
Brand & Marketing Acumen: Familiarity with how editorial content supports broader marketing objectives, executive communications, and brand strategy.
Higher Education: Prior experience in a college, university, or nonprofit communications environment is a plus.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
Onsite health services
Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
Paid parental leave
Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
Tuition scholarships for dependents
Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

Kim Frisch | kfrisch@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7683

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/employment/job/2396

Internal Number: 7104999

About Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. The Gustavus Acts strategic plan renews our commitment to equip students to lead purposeful lives, and to act on the great challenges of our time by diversifying and expanding the Gustavus community and delivering a distinctive and integrated liberal arts education. We are committed to fostering a community that embodies the value of a liberal arts education rooted in heritage and pluralism. We engage in this work at a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2200 students.

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