Associate Editor, Y Magazine – 129552

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher-education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU we are devoted to faith and to our students. We take an active role in the  university’s mission : “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life .”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, all situated within a beautiful and historic campus, make BYU an inspiring place to work.

Y Magazine Associate Editor

Y Magazine, an award-winning publication with an audience of more than 400,000 graduates, students, and friends of BYU, is one of the university’s premier communications channels. We’re looking for a strong editor and writer who is able to leverage both traditional and new media (including web, social, video, and podcasting) to share the BYU story far and wide. This position will work with a talented team of editors, designers, photographers, videographers, and technology specialists to create impactful messages that advance the university’s mission.

What you’ll do in this position: 

• Research, write, and edit articles for print and web publication
• Manage the magazine website
• Lead the magazine’s social-media strategy and content creation
• Produce the Y Magazine podcast and direct the work of the podcast host
• Work with a video team to create media to support articles
• Mentor student employees in writing/editing, SEO, and other related skills

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU 
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Journalistic skills of evaluating ideas and reporting, writing, and editing engaging, impactful content
• Understanding of various communications strategies and developing trends in content, publication, distribution, technology, etc.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in a related field or 1 year in magazine editing and production

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: 
Physical Exam Details: 
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 02/16/2024
Pay Level: 52
Approximate Starting Salary: $61,500 – $80,000
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Resume, Writing Portfolio
Optional: Social and/or Video Portfolio
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!