Reporting Fellow - Princeton Alumni Weekly (PAW)

Requisition # 2026-21477

Date Posted 5 days ago(1/21/2026 3:07 PM)

Department: Princeton Alumni Weekly

Category: Communications and Public Relations

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Princeton Alumni Weekly (PAW), an editorially independent publication that reaches more 100,000 alumni, staff, faculty, and others each month, has an opportunity for a one-year fellowship as a journalist. 

This fellowship is an opportunity to work with our team of experienced journalists, collaborate with staff members and freelancers, and work on a variety of projects. The position is primarily as a writer reporting on University news, student life, campus issues, alumni profiles, and other projects. This role is based in Princeton.

Responsibilities

Reporting and Writing:

• Contribute to coverage of campus news, student life, and University research projects.
• Produce in-depth and quick-turn profiles of alumni.
• Assist in multimedia production, including podcasts and video.
• Develop at least one project during tenure.

Digital development:

• Help manage and create content for PAWs website and newsletters.

Social media:

• Provide content and help manage PAW’s social media accounts

Outreach:

• Work with PAW staff on outreach and engagement efforts with alumni and campus community.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite products, particularly Acrobat
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Positive attitude, team player, and willingness to assist in various tasks.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic graphic design
• Familiarity with web-publish tools and CMS.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours 36.25

Eligible for Overtime No

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required No

Valid Driver’s License Required No

Experience Level Entry Level

Salary Range $58,000 to $65,000