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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong writing, reporting, and research skills with a keen editorial judgment to produce engaging digital stories about college life and culture. Collaborates effectively with editors and colleagues while maintaining the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Digital Journalism ExperienceStrong Writing SkillsResearch and Fact-CheckingEditorial JudgmentAudience-Focused Storytelling
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Hard Skills
ReportingInterviewingDigital StorytellingFact-CheckingStory Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationTime ManagementCreativity
Tools & Technologies
Digital Publishing Platforms
Industry Keywords
College LifeAdmissionsYouth CultureCultural TrendsEditorial Sensibility
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Report and write timely, engaging digital stories about college life, admissions, campus culture, and emerging trends
- Identify and develop compelling story ideas aligned with Town & Country’s voice, audience, and editorial priorities
- Research and fact-check stories using credible sources, original reporting, and strong editorial judgment
- Interview students, educators, experts, cultural figures, and other relevant sources
- Deliver accurate, polished stories on deadline while balancing speed with thoughtful reporting
- Collaborate with editors and fellow writers to refine ideas, strengthen stories, and meet digital publishing needs
- Monitor cultural conversations and news developments for timely coverage opportunities
- Write compelling headlines, framing, and digital storytelling that encourage meaningful engagement
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years of experience in digital journalism, editorial writing, reporting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong writing, reporting, research, interviewing, and fact-checking skills
- Demonstrated ability to write engaging stories quickly and accurately on deadline
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to distinguish compelling, relevant stories from passing trends
- Keen interest in college life, admissions, youth culture, education, and the people and ideas shaping the next generation
- Familiarity with digital publishing, audience-focused storytelling, and evolving media trends
- Ability to collaborate effectively with editors and colleagues while also working independently
- Sharp understanding of Town & Country’s voice, audience, and editorial sensibility
- Fully remote role