Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk (Natalie Truhan while Lisa Locascio Nighthawk is on leave)

Alternate Supervisor: Alistair McCartney

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%; creating the newsletter

Method to assess remote work: Actual bi-weekly newsletters. Regular check-ins and communication with the MFA Team.

Job Description

• The MFA Community Email Newsletter Editor creates a bi-monthly email newsletter to develop positive relationships and engagement with the Antioch MFA communitystudents, faculty, alumni, and other constituents.
  Responsibilities:
  
• Work with the MFA team to generate dynamic and engaging content for the bi-monthly
  community newsletter (10 hours)
  
• Develop and maintain a strong MFA community network to actively seek out story ideas (2
  hours)
  
• Create, edit, proofread and test the newsletter using email marketing software (Mailchimp)
  (6 hours)
  
• Track and report the performance of each newsletter using email marketing software
  tracking tools and suggest and make improvements based on data (1 hour)
  
• Update the list of subscribers and create subscription forms on email marketing software
  (1 hour)
  
• Ensure emails follow industry policies and best practices

Qualifications

• Professional writing and editing experience
  
• High level of organizational skills
  
• Able to manage two monthly email newsletter projects from start to finish
  
• Able to work with other members of the MFA email newsletter team to communicate
  expectations, goals, deadlines, etc.
  
• Attention to detail, especially in editing and proofing
  
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, email, Internet skills) and the ability to learn
  new technologies such as Mailchimp

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Cover letter and resume.

Email: ntruhan@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: MFA in Creative Writing