Content Writer

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00428PO24 Job Family Creative Services Job Function Writing USC Market Title Writer Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132573 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Content Writer Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Communications and Marketing Department COMM Integrated Communications State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $41,258 Advertised Salary Range $41,258 - $51,572 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The content writer plays an active role in telling the story of the University of South Carolina from within the Division of Communications and Marketing. The writer is dedicated to engaging storytelling and has a proven capacity to write content in a wide range of formats, from feature stories to marketing and social copy. Writes content, as needed, for the USC Today faculty/staff email, the alumni magazine, the research magazine, press releases, brand-level or unit-level marketing needs, and video or social media projects.

In this role, the content writer will work independently on projects prioritized by the director of editorial content and will collaborate with colleagues throughout the Division of Communications and Marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three to four years of professional experience in a client facing communications, marketing or public relations role with an emphasis on digital communication. Experience writing for broad audiences, particularly higher education.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to write on-brand, engaging content and ad copy across all media.

Ability to think creatively and strategically.

Ability to collaborate with content, design and video teams to concept, create and execute campaigns.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Proficient in AP style with editing, proofreading and grammatical skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Strong project management skills and ability to work with creative briefs.

Ability to use work management platforms effectively.

Ability to stay current on best practices for marketing.

Desire to learn, grow in a creative and collaborative team environment.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Content writing: Interview faculty, staff, alumni, donors, supporters and students and write engaging stories for multiple audiences.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Copy editing and proofing: Assist in copy editing proofreading for all print and digital products as needed. Special emphasis on marketing and social copy.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Develop sources and story ideas: Meet with faculty, department heads, communications staff and others as needed to develop the pipeline of story ideas for the University. Use tools such as Web of Science, monthly research reports from the Office of the Vice President for Research and others to identify potential story ideas. Work with the director of editorial content to determine story priorities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Marketing and social copy: Write marketing copy for brand and unit-level print and digital ads. Write social copy for both marketing and organic posts. Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Division of Communications and Marketing to determine themes, messages and audiences.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/03/2024 Job Close Date 07/18/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 18, 2024

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169312 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

Optional Documents