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Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR128658
End Date: November 6, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000 per year; DOE
Under general direction of the ASU News editors, the senior writer researches and writes high-level content for university channels, primarily the ASU News website. The senior writer represents ASU News and Arizona State University to the highest standard in front of members of the university community and outside constituencies.
Essential Duties:
- Reports, researches and produces compelling long-form and day-turn journalism for ASU News, covering the most important people, programs, issues and developments of the university.
- Maintains composure, creativity and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Converts complicated topics (in fields including, but not limited to, science and technology, engineering, energy, heat and enterprise-level stories) into clear, accessible prose under deadline pressure.
- Develops and works a beat, staying in regular contact with sources inside and outside university schools and departments to generate story ideas and gather information for ongoing reporting efforts.
- Develops story arcs and narratives to tell the story of the New American University to internal and external audiences. Has the ability to execute pitched or assigned stories to land media coverage and external awareness.
- Collaborates closely with senior editors, photojournalists, the visuals team, media relations, social media team and the director for ASU News.
- Represents ASU News and Arizona State University to the highest standard in front of members of the university community including, but not limited to, university leadership, deans, faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents and applicants.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in writing multiple news stories a week, including a mix of day-turns and enterprise, longer-form reporting.
- Experience in building sources, developing and covering a beat.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar and AP style.
- Demonstrated knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods including, but not limited to: alternate ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media.
- Demonstrated knowledge of social media resources and uses to search for stories and disseminate work.
- Experience in organizing work and meeting various deadlines.
- Experience in the use of computers/software programs and various applications.
- Experience in working on interdisciplinary teams with other journalists.
- Experience in creating new and informative ways of storytelling.
- Experience in picking up high-level concepts quickly and accurately.
- Experience in managing multiple ongoing reporting efforts at once.
Department Statement:
We tell and share the stories of one of the largest public research universities in the country through our team of internal reporters and editors, media and public relations veterans, and a full-service creative team. Our goal is to create content for, distribute content to, and create relationships with audiences around the globe.
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important:
Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university.
For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources. ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation. Visit the ASU Compensation Estimator
Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:
A fingerprint check is not required for this position.
To view full description or to apply please click this link: https://asu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ASUStaffCareers/details/Senior-Writer_JR128658?q=JR128658
Senior Writer
Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR128658
End Date: November 6, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000 per year; DOE
Under general direction of the ASU News editors, the senior writer researches and writes high-level content for university channels, primarily the ASU News website. The senior writer represents ASU News and Arizona State University to the highest standard in front of members of the university community and outside constituencies.
Essential Duties:
- Reports, researches and produces compelling long-form and day-turn journalism for ASU News, covering the most important people, programs, issues and developments of the university.
- Maintains composure, creativity and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Converts complicated topics (in fields including, but not limited to, science and technology, engineering, energy, heat and enterprise-level stories) into clear, accessible prose under deadline pressure.
- Develops and works a beat, staying in regular contact with sources inside and outside university schools and departments to generate story ideas and gather information for ongoing reporting efforts.
- Develops story arcs and narratives to tell the story of the New American University to internal and external audiences. Has the ability to execute pitched or assigned stories to land media coverage and external awareness.
- Collaborates closely with senior editors, photojournalists, the visuals team, media relations, social media team and the director for ASU News.
- Represents ASU News and Arizona State University to the highest standard in front of members of the university community including, but not limited to, university leadership, deans, faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents and applicants.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in writing multiple news stories a week, including a mix of day-turns and enterprise, longer-form reporting.
- Experience in building sources, developing and covering a beat.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar and AP style.
- Demonstrated knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods including, but not limited to: alternate ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media.
- Demonstrated knowledge of social media resources and uses to search for stories and disseminate work.
- Experience in organizing work and meeting various deadlines.
- Experience in the use of computers/software programs and various applications.
- Experience in working on interdisciplinary teams with other journalists.
- Experience in creating new and informative ways of storytelling.
- Experience in picking up high-level concepts quickly and accurately.
- Experience in managing multiple ongoing reporting efforts at once.
Department Statement:
We tell and share the stories of one of the largest public research universities in the country through our team of internal reporters and editors, media and public relations veterans, and a full-service creative team. Our goal is to create content for, distribute content to, and create relationships with audiences around the globe.
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important:
Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university.
For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources. ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation. Visit the ASU Compensation Estimator
Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:
A fingerprint check is not required for this position.
To view full description or to apply please click this link: https://asu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ASUStaffCareers/details/Senior-Writer_JR128658?q=JR128658
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Writer
Verify your degree field matches the role
E-3 visa specialty occupation requires your degree to align with the specific Technical Writer position, not just any bachelor's degree. A communications or technical writing degree supports the case clearly. An unrelated degree weakens it, even with years of experience.
Target employers with dedicated technical documentation teams
Software, engineering, and medical device companies routinely hire Technical Writers as distinct staff rather than splitting duties across other roles. These employers understand the specialty occupation argument and are far more likely to file the required LCA without pushback.
Clarify the degree requirement in the job posting
Your employer's job ad must state a bachelor's degree is required, not just preferred. If the posted listing says 'preferred,' ask HR to confirm the internal requirement before filing. DOL reviews the LCA against the advertised role, not informal hiring norms.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation so nothing falls through the gap between offer and appointment.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles through Migrate Mate
Most Technical Writer job ads don't advertise visa sponsorship, but many employers will sponsor the right candidate. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with E-3 filing history so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.
Prepare your Australian qualifications equivalency early
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Have your transcripts and any professional certifications ready before the offer stage so your employer's LCA filing isn't delayed waiting on documentation.
E-3 Visa Technical Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Technical Writer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job listings don't flag E-3 sponsorship explicitly, but that doesn't mean employers won't sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you search Technical Writer roles filtered by employers with active E-3 or LCA filing history, which is a reliable signal that the company understands and will support the sponsorship process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Technical Writer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as technical communication, English, communications, or engineering. Roles where any degree is accepted, regardless of field, are harder to defend. The stronger the alignment between your degree and the job duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Technical Writers?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and a faster path from offer to start date. The H-1B visa runs through a random lottery with an April registration window and a typical wait of over a year. For a Technical Writer with an offer in hand, the E-3 is the faster and more reliable path by a significant margin.
Can I switch Technical Writer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with the new employer before leaving your current role. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll typically need a new visa stamp if yours has expired. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your authorization is tied to the sponsoring employer listed on your LCA and visa.