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Senior Content Writer and Editor

USC University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 96000 - 102000

Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

University Advancement is seeking a Senior Content Writer and Editor to join its Transformational Research and Special Projects team. Reporting to the Senior Director the incumbent is responsible for researching writing editing and producing executive briefing materials that support senior university leaders in fundraising and constituent engagement activities. This role synthesizes information from multiple sources into accurate concise and strategically aligned briefing materials for meetings with alumni donors trustees parents and other university constituents.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and editor with strong research and analytical skills sound editorial judgment and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear compelling communications for executive audiences.

University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all where all advancement staff and our stakeholdershave the opportunity toconnect belong and grow while supporting the University of Southern Californias mission values and goals.

This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan with the expectation of on-site presence in our University Park Campus offices.

Responsibilities

Develop executive briefing materials that support senior university leaders in fundraising and constituent engagement activities.
Research synthesize and analyze information from internal and external sources to produce accurate timely and strategically aligned briefing materials.
Prepare briefing materials for meetings events and other engagements involving alumni donors trustees parents prospects and friends of the university.
Produce edit fact-check and proofread briefing materials to ensure accuracy consistency clarity and adherence to institutional voice and editorial standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with advancement colleagues academic leaders and staff across the university to ensure briefing materials are accurate relevant and current.
Maintain knowledge of university priorities strategic initiatives schools units and key stakeholders to support effective briefing development.
Use approved AI-enabled tools as appropriate to support research information synthesis drafting and editing while maintaining editorial judgment accuracy and institutional voice.
Ensure adherence to ethical writing and research practices and applicable university policies regarding confidentiality data privacy and the handling of sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree.
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Five years of professional experience in writing editing publication management journalism communications or a related field.
Exceptional writing editing proofreading and research skills with the ability to produce clear accurate and audience-appropriate content.
Thorough knowledge of editorial standards publication practices and content development techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments and develop content for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Commitment to USCs Unifying Values.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Journalism Communications English or a related discipline.
Experience developing executive communications briefing materials or strategic communications for senior leaders.
Communications experience in a complex higher education healthcare nonprofit or similarly complex organization.
Familiarity with fundraising CRMs (preferably Salesforce).
Knowledge of advancement philanthropy or alumni relations.

Required Documents and Additional Information

Resume cover letter and two to three professional writing samples are required (may be uploaded as separate files or combined into a single PDF).

Writing samples should demonstrate experience producing polished communications for executive professional or institutional audiences. Please do not submit your application without these materials.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $96000 - $102000. 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.

USC has excellent benefits including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet Programs eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football basketball & other campus events.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Editing publication management journalism or related field experience. Thorough knowledge of publications standards and techniques design printing graphics desktop publishing word processing and photography. Ability to write and edit effectively at an advanced level.

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.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.