Writer/Editor

Position Overview

The Writer/Editor plays a central role in shaping and sustaining the intellectual voice of the Yale School of Architecture. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications & External Affairs, this position supports the School’s flagship publications-including Perspecta, the Yale Architectural Journal-as well as other annual, semesterly, and strategic print and digital publications.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Development & Content Creation

• Write, edit, and commission content for the School’s major publications, including Constructs and other annual print and digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications & External Affairs to shape editorial vision, thematic direction, and long-term publishing strategy.

Publication & Production Management

• Manage editorial workflows from pitch to publication, including manuscript development, substantive editing, line editing, and proofreading.

Digital Integration & Cross-Platform Storytelling

• Partner with the Associate Director of Communications, Content Development & Digital Media Strategy to adapt long-form print content into digital formats.

Strategic Communications Support

• Produce written content supporting broader communications initiatives.

Faculty & Student Engagement

• Work closely with faculty, students, and alumni contributors to develop submissions from concept through final draft.

Required Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience in editorial work, publishing, journalism, or academic writing-preferably in architecture, design, or the arts.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in architecture, architectural history, theory, criticism, or a related field strongly preferred.

This is a part time position (20 hours per week).