Associate Editor, Harvard Magazine

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Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

The Associate Editor is a key member of the magazine’s editorial team, contributing original reporting and writing about campus life, alumni experiences, academic research, university governance, and the connection between Harvard and the greater world—as well as contributing to the magazine’s editing efforts. The ideal candidate is an experienced, enterprising journalist who is creative, energetic, comfortable working with a close-knit team, eager to dive into any topic under the sun, and excited about writing everything from a snappy headline to a breaking news story to a deeply reported longform feature.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Writing short- and long-form items for the print magazine and website, from Q&As to deeply reported features
• Covering breaking news connected to the university and higher education
• Performing line and developmental editing, working with staff and freelancers 
• Assisting in the selection and guidance of student fellows
• Developing story and format ideas
• Assisting in the proofreading process for the print magazine
• Contributing to multimedia content for the Harvard Magazine website
• Collaborating with design and multimedia teams to optimize stories for online engagement and reach
• Assigning stories to freelancers
• Contributing to the planning process for the website and print magazine

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid job that requires being in the office in Cambridge, Massachusetts at least two days every week, with additional on-site days required as needed for coverage and production.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience at a newspaper or magazine
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong reporting skills
• Experience with breaking news
• Comfort with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to write longform features
• Meticulous attention to accuracy and detail 
• Comfort with content management systems (such as Drupal) and communications software (such as Slack)

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work in a team
• Sense of humor
• Boundless curiosity and creativity
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proven track record as a self-starter
• Willingness to learn new skills

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.