Content Writer

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00500PO24 Job Family Creative Services Job Function Writing USC Market Title Writer Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132575 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Content Writer Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Communications State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $45,133 Advertised Salary Range $45,133 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 Communication Services

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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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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Content Writer

• Are you creative?
• Do you excel at creating and editing engaging content for diverse platforms?
• Are you skilled at identifying and leveraging opportunities to share impactful stories?
• Can you craft tailored marketing communications that resonate with both internal and external audiences?
• Do you thrive on taking on varied tasks and responsibilities?
• Are you both highly organized and adaptable?
• Do you want to collaborate with a group of charismatic coworkers and take pride in the organization you support?

Look no further! Student Affairs and Academic Support Content Writer position for you!

Primary duties include

• Identify and leverage opportunities to share news and stories aligned with the strategic priorities of Student Affairs and Academic Support, contributing creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and collaborating with various departments to gather content.

• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, and staff to gather personal stories for engaging content that supports the division's objectives.

• Create and edit content in various formats, including digital and print, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the division's goals, and maintain a consistent brand image.

• Develop content for media advisories, news releases, letters, speeches, and presentations tailored to specific audiences to effectively communicate information.

• Monitor and analyze content performance, making data-driven adjustments for optimization, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content creation and marketing.

• Assist with editing and proofreading team content, ensuring it is error-free, consistent, and adheres to style and branding guidelines.

Perks

• Work-Life-Balance: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week with occasional work-from-home options.

• Generous paid time off.

• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment

• Our location is next to the iconic UofSC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you'll love where you work!

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.

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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 in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field and two years of related experience.

• Proven experience in writing a variety of content types, including feature and news stories, letters, brochures, marketing emails, speeches and copy for social media, websites, advertisements, video and event scripts, signs and presentations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills with proficiency in adapting content for different audiences and platforms

• Expertise in written and spoken English and AP Style

• Creative and innovative thinking and planning skills with ability to consistently meet tight deadlines

• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to work as a team player, demonstrate personal initiative and inspire colleagues

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Familiarity with the higher education environment and an understanding of university culture is a plus

Job Duties

Job Duty

Identify and capitalize on opportunities to share news, information and stories that align with the strategic priorities of the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for content and messaging. Collaborate with various departments and teams to gather information and source material for content creation. Conduct interviews with subjects, including students, faculty, staff and other relevant individuals, to gather information and personal stories that can be used to create engaging and compelling content in support of the division's objectives.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Create and edit engaging content in multiple formats, including long- and short-form features, news stories, Q&As and Smart Brevity. Create content for digital platforms, including websites, social media and email marketing, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with the division's goals. Develop content for print publications, such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, fundraising appeals and annual reports, maintaining a consistent brand image and message. Prepare content for media advisories, news releases, letters, speeches, scripts and presentations, including PowerPoint slides and other visual materials, to effectively communicate information to various stakeholders. Tailor content to target audiences, adjusting style, tone and messaging as needed to engage and resonate with specific groups.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Monitor and analyze the performance of content on various platforms, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to optimize engagement and results. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in content creation and marketing to ensure the highest quality and best performance.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Assist with editing and proofreading content created by the communications and marketing team. Ensure that work is error-free, consistent and adheres to established style and branding guidelines

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

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 Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Job Open Date 06/20/2024 Job Close Date 07/12/2024 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 12, 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/170340 EEO Statement

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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