Responsibilities

• Serves as lead for event planning and execution, as well as meeting set-up, to include production of materials for councils, task forces, subcabinets, etc., under the auspices of BOR;
• Assists in writing speeches for the Commissioner;
• Researches and writes speeches and position papers on selected topics;
• Prepares Board meeting scripts and related materials;
• Prepares briefing materials for interviews and events;
• Assists in administration of Regents’ website, www.laregents.edu;
• Contributes to the creative development and execution of all strategic marketing projects and campaigns, delivered through social media, website, other online delivery platforms, or print;
• Provides support for social media platform content to include graphics, photography, and videos in coordination with Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications;
• Maintains an agency-wide strategic planning and event calendar;
• Coordinates internal communications platforms and messaging;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Political Communications from a regionally accredited institution.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.

Nice To Have

• Master’s degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Political Communications from a regionally accredited institution;
• Experience in graphic design, photography, social media strategy, and digital media (video and audio);
• Education champion with a passion for creativity in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment;
• Experience in higher education and/or state government.

Benefits

• Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.