Responsibilities

• The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs seeks a Communications Specialist to write and develop news and feature stories, marketing and recruitment content, publication copy, web and email content, media materials and other communications. The position will support proactive media relations and thought-leadership efforts by researching opportunities, developing pitches and background materials, coordinating media requests and helping identify timely opportunities to elevate Luskin faculty and research.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, editorial content or a related field. (Required)
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, accurate content for a range of editorial, marketing, media relations, web, email, publication or similar communications content. (Required)
• Solid experience in news and communications judgment, including the ability to identify compelling stories, faculty expertise, research findings and opportunities relevant to external audiences. (Required)
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, deadlines and changing priorities. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills, and positive attitude, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, leadership, external partners and a small communications team. (Required)
• Strong initiative, curiosity and judgment, with the ability to work independently, research unfamiliar topics, identify communications opportunities and incorporate direction and feedback. (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Affairs or related fields are a plus, or an equivalent combination of experience/training. (Required)
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, public affairs, research, publication production, institutional rankings, digital marketing, media relations or mission-driven communications. (Preferred)