University of Southern California
Communications Manager
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Communications Manager
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Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university a great place to work.As a community of Dornsife College, we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms, as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society. The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.Communications is core to PX. It's an essential part of our model to translate complex research into usable, actionable, and high-impact content. As such, PX is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team of mission-driven, entrepreneurial, collaborative, agile, curious, fun, and hard-working team! The Communications Manager will craft strategic and compelling stories about PX, our projects, and our impact. The manager will promote and utilize effective ways to tell stories - including writing content for websites, social media, email, newsletters, press releases, presentations, videos, and other materials.Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Operations, the Communications Manager will maintain existing communications assets, including the PX website and newsletter, and build essential relationships with communications counterparts at Dornsife College, USC, and the media. The Communications Manager is responsible for telling the PX story at organization, practice, and project levels.Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, higher education, or related fields.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree5 years minimum experience in communications roleAccomplished writer and speakerEssential experience includes managing website redesign and relaunch, and experience generating dynamic content for site and external communications channelsCreative problem-solving and solution-driven track recordStrong analytical and communications skillsAptitude for learning and using tools that keep our hybrid team working as one: Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, Canva, etc. requiredLocation: Hybrid, L.A.-based; approximately 80% remote. Applicants outside of Los Angeles, but open to relocation, encouraged to apply.Required Documents and Additional Information:
Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days.USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network.Salary range:
The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $105,000.This is a hybrid position and will be funded on contracts, grants, or gift funds.The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
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Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university a great place to work.As a community of Dornsife College, we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms, as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society. The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.Communications is core to PX. It's an essential part of our model to translate complex research into usable, actionable, and high-impact content. As such, PX is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team of mission-driven, entrepreneurial, collaborative, agile, curious, fun, and hard-working team! The Communications Manager will craft strategic and compelling stories about PX, our projects, and our impact. The manager will promote and utilize effective ways to tell stories - including writing content for websites, social media, email, newsletters, press releases, presentations, videos, and other materials.Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Operations, the Communications Manager will maintain existing communications assets, including the PX website and newsletter, and build essential relationships with communications counterparts at Dornsife College, USC, and the media. The Communications Manager is responsible for telling the PX story at organization, practice, and project levels.Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, higher education, or related fields.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree5 years minimum experience in communications roleAccomplished writer and speakerEssential experience includes managing website redesign and relaunch, and experience generating dynamic content for site and external communications channelsCreative problem-solving and solution-driven track recordStrong analytical and communications skillsAptitude for learning and using tools that keep our hybrid team working as one: Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, Canva, etc. requiredLocation: Hybrid, L.A.-based; approximately 80% remote. Applicants outside of Los Angeles, but open to relocation, encouraged to apply.Required Documents and Additional Information:
Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days.USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network.Salary range:
The annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $105,000.This is a hybrid position and will be funded on contracts, grants, or gift funds.The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
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