Writer/Editor

 

Bennington College's Office of Communications is seeking an experienced writer and versatile communications professional to conceive, write, edit, and manage the various online and printed communications that tell Bennington's story. Included in these are the Bennington College web site and a range of recruitment and fundraising materials. Under the direction of the Director of Communications and working closely with various College offices, the Writer/Editor helps develop and implements a comprehensive and strategic communications program. The ideal candidate will be energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented.

 

Position requirements include the following: excellent writer; experienced editor with a mastery of proofreading and fact-checking skills; skillful project manager; experience developing and/or managing web sites or online content is highly desirable; ability to work with the College community and to prioritize competing work and deadlines; Bachelors and/or advanced degree as well as 5 years related professional experience.

 

The College

Rooted in abiding faith in the talent, imagination, and responsibility of the individual, Bennington College has been distinguished since its founding in 1932 for its pioneering initiatives in higher education. A national leader among liberal arts colleges, Bennington has brought an intensity and breadth to undergraduate education that comes from building deep connections between doing and knowing, thinking and acting, passion and reflection.

 

Bennington College is located on 470 rolling acres at the foot of Vermont's Green Mountains. The historic New England town of Bennington is a short drive to the many cultural offerings of the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts and at the doorstep of Vermont's recreational centers; New York City, Boston, and Burlington, Vermont, are all about three hours away.

 

To Apply

Please respond with a letter of interest, resume, and writing samples to: hroffice@bennington.edu or Human Resources, Bennington College, One College Drive, Bennington, Vermont 05201.

 

Bennington College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

 

 

Position requirements include the following: excellent writer; experienced editor with a mastery of proofreading and fact-checking skills; skillful project manager; experience developing and/or managing web sites or online content is highly desirable; ability to work with the College community and to prioritize competing work and deadlines.

Bachelors and/or advanced degree as well as 5 years related professional experience.

Bennington College offers a competitive benefits package.