Publications Manager

Haverford College

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publications Manager supports the Editorial Director in the planning, production, and execution of the College’s publications and news content across print and digital platforms. Serving as managing editor for the College’s alumni magazine, the Publications Manager is responsible for day-to-day editorial operations and production for three annual print issues and will assist with the development of a digital alumni storytelling platform. While the alumni magazine is the primary focus, the Publications Manager also provides writing and editing support for the College’s broader news and storytelling efforts, as assigned by the Editorial Director. Working under established editorial direction, this role contributes to institutional news coverage, feature development, and special projects, ensuring consistent quality, voice, and editorial standards across publications. The Publications Manager collaborates closely with Institutional Advancement, news colleagues, photography/multimedia partners, and freelance contributors to support compelling, well-coordinated storytelling that advances alumni engagement and institutional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional experience in editorial publishing, journalism, or content strategy
• Demonstrated experience managing print publications and editorial calendars; managing and meeting deadlines
• Excellent editorial judgement and strategic thinking
• Strong writing and editing skills (AP Style); ability to shape complex stories for broad audiences
• Collaborative communicator
• Ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in editorial publishing, journalism, or content strategy in higher education, nonprofit, or magazine publishing
• Experience with alumni communications or advancement-related storytelling
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and content management systems
• Experience collaborating with designers, photographers, and multimedia producers
• Experience managing freelance writers and contributors
• Experience managing budgets (editorial and fiscal) and generating reports as requested by the Editorial Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as managing editor for the College’s alumni magazine, overseeing planning, production, and delivery of all print editions
• Collaborate with the Editorial Director and Institutional Advancement to develop and refine editorial strategy aligned with alumni engagement and institutional priorities, including coordination across platforms (print, web, newsletter, social) and development of an online alumni engagement hub
• Provide writing and editing support for the College’s news operations, including features, announcements, and special projects, as assigned by the Editorial Director
• Assist with editing and production of news content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and timeliness
• Support coverage of institutional initiatives, academic programs, faculty and student achievements, and campus milestones
• Ensure all content adheres to institutional voice, style, and accessibility standards
• Develop and manage editorial calendars across print and digital platforms; identify opportunities for timely, audience-driven content that supports College and Institutional Advancement goals
• Balance alumni magazine responsibilities with assigned news and editorial projects throughout the year; support the Editorial Director during peak production periods or special initiatives
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to align alumni and news storytelling where appropriate
• Write, edit, and assign feature stories, profiles, news items, and short-form content for print and digital platforms
• Manage freelance writers, including pitching, assigning, editing, contracting, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Adapt and extend print stories for digital formats, including web features, newsletters, and multimedia storytelling
• Help plan and launch a dedicated alumni-focused section of the College’s flagship website
• Collaborate with photography and multimedia teams to plan and produce graphics, photography, video, and other supporting collateral
• Coordinate visual assets to ensure cohesive storytelling across print and digital platforms
• Participate in story planning to identify opportunities for multimedia and visual storytelling

Benefits

• possible work-from-home opportunities
• automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required)
• a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility
• 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off)
• affordable medical plans
• Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan)
• a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level