Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Associate Writer
Position Number A10220
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Law School Publications
Campus Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, the Associate Writer serves as the primary writer for the Office of Marketing and Communications at the Law School.
Essential Functions
Seeks out stories and connects with law faculty and office leaders to research stories.
Writes the majority of news stories on the Law School’s website and produces additional varied copy, including contributing articles to Fordham Lawyer magazine and coordinating email newsletters.
Assists with editorial development of other communications, including website content and admissions marketing collateral.
Proofreads print and digital communications according to AP Style as well as Law School and University editorial guidelines.
Contributes photography for articles, including event photos and individual portraits.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Sets up story calendars, tracks deadlines, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders for approvals.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Of 2 Years Of Experience In Communication Roles.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
Attention to detail and an eye for compelling facts.
Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative environments and work in a collegial fashion.
Ability to juggle priorities and manage projects from inception to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing news stories.
Experience with content management systems, including WordPress.
Experience using a DSLR for photography.
Experience shooting and editing video using Adobe Premiere and mobile apps.
Minimum Starting Salary $66,555
Maximum Starting Salary $75,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A1136P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 09/02/2026
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
