State of South Carolina
Strategic Communication Coordinator Job at State of South Carolina in Spartanbur
State of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC, United States, 29302
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 116633
Agency: Spartanburg Community College
Opening Date: 01/03/2025
Closing Date: 1/17/2025 4:24 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BC30
Position Number:: 116633
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $65,000.00
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday 8AM-5PMTuesday 8AM-5PMWednesday 8AM-5PMThursday 8AM-5PMFriday 8AM-1:30PM
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
To support executing the College's communication and marketing strategies.
- Develop and Distribute Press Releases: Maintains and builds professional working relationships with key College employees to discover and elevate the reputation of the college at the college-wide level as well as department level. Write and distribute clear, error-free press releases that capture media interest, convey key messages succinctly, and reflect SCC's brand and voice. This includes attending key events, supporting news-related events on campus, building targeted media lists, and identifying key metrics/performance of SCC's brand in the news and community.
- Create and Manage Blog Content: Participates in brainstorming decisions and proactively researches and pitches ideas for news articles that support the brand awareness and engagement of the College's Strategic Plan. Craft engaging blog content that aligns with SCC's goals, targets the right audience, and promotes the institution's initiatives and achievements. Source images and other needed content in conjunction with the
Marketing Department.
- Produce Annual Reports and Foundation Materials: Develop comprehensive annual reports and foundation reporting materials that effectively communicate SCC's progress, impact, and future goals. Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, alumni, students, and others as needed.
- Generate Impactful Collateral and Content: Assist in developing and executing impactful communication strategies for various channels, including newsletters, mass emails, collateral, and the college's website that aligns with brand voice and messaging. Develop and oversee internal and external newsletters for the College, including (but not limited to) community initiatives, Chaser's Chatter, Dean's List distribution, Minute with Mikota, alumni relations, and workforce development. This also includes our "SCC Trailblazer" initiative, which highlights employees monthly. Content should be clear and error-free.
- Support the Office of the President: Provide ad-hoc writing support for the Office of the President, adapting to various communication needs, conducting high-quality research and interviews, and maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English communications, Journalism, or marketing; 3+ years of experience in content production, copywriting, or journalism; Proven success in producing copy for print and digital content channels; Experience in higher education.
Additional Comments
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 116633
Agency: Spartanburg Community College
Opening Date: 01/03/2025
Closing Date: 1/17/2025 4:24 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BC30
Position Number:: 116633
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $65,000.00
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday 8AM-5PMTuesday 8AM-5PMWednesday 8AM-5PMThursday 8AM-5PMFriday 8AM-1:30PM
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
To support executing the College's communication and marketing strategies.
- Develop and Distribute Press Releases: Maintains and builds professional working relationships with key College employees to discover and elevate the reputation of the college at the college-wide level as well as department level. Write and distribute clear, error-free press releases that capture media interest, convey key messages succinctly, and reflect SCC's brand and voice. This includes attending key events, supporting news-related events on campus, building targeted media lists, and identifying key metrics/performance of SCC's brand in the news and community.
- Create and Manage Blog Content: Participates in brainstorming decisions and proactively researches and pitches ideas for news articles that support the brand awareness and engagement of the College's Strategic Plan. Craft engaging blog content that aligns with SCC's goals, targets the right audience, and promotes the institution's initiatives and achievements. Source images and other needed content in conjunction with the
Marketing Department.
- Produce Annual Reports and Foundation Materials: Develop comprehensive annual reports and foundation reporting materials that effectively communicate SCC's progress, impact, and future goals. Conducts interviews with faculty, staff, alumni, students, and others as needed.
- Generate Impactful Collateral and Content: Assist in developing and executing impactful communication strategies for various channels, including newsletters, mass emails, collateral, and the college's website that aligns with brand voice and messaging. Develop and oversee internal and external newsletters for the College, including (but not limited to) community initiatives, Chaser's Chatter, Dean's List distribution, Minute with Mikota, alumni relations, and workforce development. This also includes our "SCC Trailblazer" initiative, which highlights employees monthly. Content should be clear and error-free.
- Support the Office of the President: Provide ad-hoc writing support for the Office of the President, adapting to various communication needs, conducting high-quality research and interviews, and maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English communications, Journalism, or marketing; 3+ years of experience in content production, copywriting, or journalism; Proven success in producing copy for print and digital content channels; Experience in higher education.
Additional Comments
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.