Responsibilities

• Write and develop news and feature stories, marketing and recruitment content, publication copy, web and email content, media materials and other communications.
• 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)

Preferred

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