Senior Communications Specialist
Core
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies, executive communications, media relations, and digital content to advance the USC Iovine and Young Academy's reputation and visibility.
Role type
Senior strategic communications specialist (higher education)
Builds
Integrated communications plans, executive messaging, press materials, digital content, and donor engagement materials
Domain
Higher education / Nonprofit / Creative industries
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, executive communications writing, media relations, digital content creation, storytelling, project management, stakeholder management, editorial judgment
Preferred skills
Higher education communications, donor/stewardship communications, crisis communications, team leadership, SEO and digital accessibility knowledge
Technologies
CMS, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, digital analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop communications strategies for major initiatives and events; write and edit executive communications including speeches and briefing materials; manage media relations and interview preparation; create content for newsletters, websites, and social media; coordinate with creative partners and agencies; monitor communications performance using analytics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC