Careers at Lehigh

Join Lehigh University's Communications & Public Affairs team and become the voice that connects our vibrant academic community with the world. As our Staff Writer you'll craft compelling narratives that showcase Lehigh's excellence across digital platforms, publications, and strategic communications initiatives.

Position Number: S98110

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55,200-$67,180 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of University Communications, write content and ensure the high quality of written communications and storytelling across all UCPA channels.
• Write and adapt a variety of short- and long-form content, including editorial content and stories and additional written content across multiple mediums and for a variety of audiences.
• Create written digital content to support thought leadership and support the Director of University Communications in preparing written content for institutional and executive leadership team.
• Work with media relations and social media teams to publicize Lehigh research.
• Ensure content adheres to Lehigh editorial guidelines and maintain style across all content.
• In collaboration with the web development team, utilize the SEO/AEO/GEO strategy and integrate keywords, headlines, meta tags and other tactics to improve ranking of content.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance and refine written content, while developing innovative storytelling ideas that advance the university’s content strategy and priorities.
• In partnership with other communications staff across the university, identify storytelling opportunities and provide suggestions for alignment between cross-institution stories and the UCPA content strategy.
• Develop content and creative plans to support storytelling across the university.
• Serve as a writer for key Lehigh publications and contribute news and features.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including brand specialists, multimedia content producers, web developers, and designers to manage impactful written communications and content-related projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field
• One to three years of related work experience
• Demonstrated copywriting and editing skills
• Ability to use appropriate brand guidelines to inform written content
• Ability to build relationships across the University with experts at all levels
• Ability to build trust and rapport with senior-level leadership
• Commitment to staying organized with attention to detail

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.