Communications & Editorial Strategist

Communications & Editorial Strategist - 50% FTE - Hybrid

USC Marshall School of Business

Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

At the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studiesstudents learn a mindset that sets them apart and better positions them to make a positive difference in the world. This mindset is about much more than just founders and founding processes. It is about adaptable flexible thinking; assessing and managing risk in dynamic uncertain environments; and finding and pursuing new opportunities. The candidate would work closely with the director to shape the communications of the Center with students and stakeholders.

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• Establish and drive multi-channel messaging and narrative change strategies to enhance public awareness of The Greif Center and how business can be used to create greater social impact;

• Create engaging visually cohesive content on social impact that shifts the coverage lens from what is going wrong in society to what are the creative solutions to these social problems;

• Simplify and translate complex information into user-friendly stories guidance messaging and assets to facilitate engagement and drive behaviors;

• Plan manage and implement public relations events activities and projects that enhance publics awareness of the Greif Center;

• Identify opportunities to publicize the Greif Center in traditional media outlets;

• Plan implement and oversee the production of marketing and communication materials including developing press releases op-eds talking points and other messaging tools

• Develop and produce reports newsletters and a blog for external and internal stakeholders including faculty staff student alumni and donors;

• Develop and maintain contacts with USC officials media representatives community leaders;

• Create digital media content for Instagram Twitter Linkedin and other social media platforms with possible supervision of student workers; and

• Maintain and modify the Greif Center website including content graphical and multimedia displays and communications. Gather feedback for web site improvement and enhancement. Test maintain and ensure functionality of links. Monitor web site for consistency cross-referencing and compliance with university standards for web site content and development.

Qualifications

• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively serve as a spokesperson and write extensive copy daily for the Greif Center.

• Demonstrated experience generating coverage in traditional media including news and opinion pieces (print broadcast and online news outlets).

• Experience with digital campaigns and ads across platforms content creation and curation across platforms and data analysis.

• Proven experience in a team-driven dynamic office environment with ability to learn quickly and manage a wide variety of work efficiently.

• Ability to problem-solve while working toward the goals of an organization; willingness to be prepared with viable solutions while maintaining flexibility needed to execute prioritized tasks and changing timelines.

• Recognizes ways that race gender and other identities intersect in the work especially with students we serve.

• Experience with rigorous solutions-based reporting is a plus.

• Experience with graphic design or graphic design tools such as Canva and video editing software is a plus.

• Attention to detail is a plus

• Sharp communication skills and active listener.

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume cover letter and a writing sample are required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended so please apply on the same business day if interested.

• USC has excellent benefits including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The salary range for this position is $39.09 $48.82. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Why join the USC Marshall School of Business

The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the countrys top schools for accounting finance marketing consulting entrepreneurship and international business studies.

USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim its interdisciplinary and impactful research the momentum generated by the University of Southern California and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier including bio-technology life sciences media entertainment communications and healthcare this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.

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USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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