Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for storytelling? The University of South Carolina is looking for a dynamic individual to create feature story content and coordinate media relations activities that enhance the reputation of the university and its academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and STEM areas.

As a public relations coordinator, you\'ll be part of a creative and collaborative team, playing a key role in enhancing the reputation of the state\'s flagship university. This position offers a hybrid telework schedule, generous leave and a salary ranging from $38,758 - $58,137 based on experience.

We want to hear from you if you enjoy and have proven experience:

• writing engaging feature stories for varied and broad audiences,
• pitching and placing stories with regional and national media,
• working with teams of marketing, design and multi-media professionals, and
• developing networks that build pipelines for brand-aligned content.

Does this sound like you?

Consider applying if you thrive in a creative communications environment that is fast paced, and team oriented.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree and 5 years experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree and five to seven years of professional experience in a client facing communications, public relations role with emphasis on media relations and social media. Writing for broad audiences as well as those in higher education also is highly preferred, as is experience writing about varied topics that represent a wide range of academic disciplines.

Additional Comments

The PR coordinator is an organized, enterprising self-starter with executive presence and a proven ability to successfully pitch and place news stories and create engaging content across all media. In addition, the PR coordinator is proficient in and adaptable to new technology including production management and team collaboration software. A mastery of AP style is required.

A proven ability to meet deadlines is required as is the ability to work in a rapid-response, team environment. Project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines are a must. Verbal communication skills; an open, collaborative approach; and ability to maintain confidentiality are necessary for success in this role. Demonstrated experience in researching topics, interviewing and writing varied news and feature stories as well as pitching and placing news stories are essential. A desire to develop professionally and keep abreast of developing trends in communications is required.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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