Editor/Writer II - PR & Marketing - Full Time 8 Hour Days

About the role

The Editor/Writer II is responsible for the effective development and delivery of a wide range of communications within the health system that advance strategic employee initiatives of Keck Medicine of USC. Collaborates with other department partners to foster efficient, consistent and timely communications. Supports multiple social media initiatives already on-going within the organization. Partners closely with the Marketing department to coordinate strategic initiatives, communications and strategies. Creates and establishes relationships with key leaders in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit documents for Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine, such as press releases, pitch letters, feature stories, faculty expert profiles and bylined articles on a variety of topics.
• Research, verify, read, proof, edit and rewrite copy. Ensure accuracy and completeness of projects. Interview sources when appropriate.
• Assess technical, specialized and/or academic material from a wide variety of disciplines or sources to determine appropriate promotion for a general audience via external media relations.
• Submit weekly news placements for internal communications; work in collaboration with Media Relations Specialist to determine most efficient process for news gathering and reporting summaries back to internal stakeholders.
• Manage press release distribution via PR Newswire, Newswise, Campaign Monitor as well as submission to HSC News and USC News portal.
• Support media relations team on occasional event management, crisis communications.

Requirements

• Req Bachelor’s Degree In Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Req 3 years minimum experience, 5 years preferred.
• Req Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication.
• Req Proven ability as a self-starter and problem-solver who evaluates a situations, articulates possible solutions and earns the respect of others by carefully listening and presenting productive responses.
• Req Proficiency in Word Office Suite.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Mastery of AP Stylebook writing guides.

Qualifications

• Req Bachelor’s Degree In Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Req 3 years minimum experience, 5 years preferred.
• Req Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication.
• Req Proven ability as a self-starter and problem-solver who evaluates a situations, articulates possible solutions and earns the respect of others by carefully listening and presenting productive responses.
• Req Proficiency in Word Office Suite.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Mastery of AP Stylebook writing guides.

Skills

• Photography skills and InDesign are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$33.00 - $54.02 per hour.

Schedule

Full Time 8 Hour Days.