Staff Writer

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Staff Writer

Job Profile Title

Editor B

Job Description Summary

The Staff Writer is primarily responsible for contributing copywriting and content writing for a variety of mediums. This position works closely with the Director of News Publications and collaborates with an editorial team to produce news stories, web content, social media posts, and other print and online marketing and communications content for the Office of University Communications.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of News Publications, the Staff Writer will contribute to the editorial content for University Communications electronic, print, social media and multimedia news formats including the Penn Today daily news website; a companion Penn Today email newsletter that aggregates news across the University for campus and external audiences; upenn.edu, the homepage for the University; and other websites and print publications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report and write news articles and feature stories of varying lengths.
• Oversee the sourcing and maintenance of the Penn Today events calendar on the Penn Today website and in the daily and weekly newsletters.
• Update and maintain web copy on upenn.edu, Penn Today, and a variety of University Communication’s managed websites.
• Write Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media posts that summarize news content.
• Assist with the creation of new websites, including content development, image selection, and web layout.
• Work with various University partners to gather and update information and create compelling web content for upenn.edu.
• Assist with web analytics and reporting.
• Assist with editorial calendars, proje