SENIOR WRITER AND EDITOR, EDITORIAL AND DESIGN SERVICES, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

osition: Senior Writer and Editor, Editorial and Design Services, Office of Communications 

Report to: Assistant Director of Editorial Services 

Purpose: The senior writer/editor will be responsible for editing and writing the content for AUC’s website, as well as print and e-publications.  

Principal Accountabilities:

• Investigate, research and write stories in line with the University’s main messages
• Review the submission for approvals on a daily basis, making sure that they are well-written and comply with AUC branding and editorial guidelines
• Edit University-produced publications to ensure compliance with AUC’s Editorial Style Guide 
• Provide writing assistance and editorial contributions for print and web publications
• Provide content for various projects and publications, as requested 
• Write content for the different webpages updated by the office
• Edit existing content on the website
• Assist in managing content and sending out e-publications 
• Handle external queries about AUC, as submitted through the Office of Communications email 
• Handle daily University tweets

Requirements:

Minimum education requirement:  BA required, preferably in journalism and mass communication

Experience:  Three to four years experience in writing and editing

Skills: 

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to work in a team and to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the AUC community 
• Advanced writing and editing abilities
• Knowledge of editorial style guidelines, grammar and American English
• Ability to develop and maintain documents using various electronic media
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Open until position is filled

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills.

Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted. If interested, please send an updated and detailed resume to hr1@aucegypt.edu, stating the position title in the subject line.
We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.