Editor/Writer II - PR & Marketing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Editor/Writer II is responsible for the effective development and delivery of a wide range of communications within the health system that advance strategic employee initiatives of Keck Medicine of USC. Collaborates with other department partners to foster efficient, consistent and timely communications. As well as developing and executing an overall social media strategy to support employee engagement and employer branding efforts – support multiple social media initiatives already on-going within the organization. This role partners closely with the Marketing department to coordinate strategic initiatives, communications and strategies. Creates and establishes relationships with key leaders in the organization. This incumbent must understand the business and have a presence at key events and meetings. The editor/writer II performs general media relations duties with an emphasis on writing and editing press releases, pitch letters, feature stories, faculty expert profiles and bylined articles on a variety of topics for Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine. Ability to understand medical research and translate to consumer language, while following protocols for research/science press release writing that involve grants and outside associations or other entities. Additional media relations responsibilities may include preparing weekly media placement recap report and distribution of press releases. Provide general media relations back-up support for press conferences, symposiums, crisis issues or other events as situations arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree In Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
3 years minimum experience, 5 years preferred.
Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication.
Proven ability as a self-starter and problem-solver who evaluates a situations, articulates possible solutions and earns the respect of others by carefully listening and presenting productive responses.
Proficiency in Word Office Suite.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Mastery of AP Stylebook writing guides.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Experience writing and editing of materials closely related to health system activities.
Photography skills and InDesign.

Responsibilities

Write and edit documents for Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine, such as press releases, pitch letters, source alerts, media advisories, bios, feature stories.
Research, verify, read, proof, edit and rewrite copy.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of projects.
Interview sources when appropriate.
Assess technical, specialized and/or academic material from a wide variety of disciplines or sources to determine appropriate promotion for a general audience via external media relations.
Submit weekly news placements for internal communications; work in collaboration with Media Relations Specialist to determine most efficient process for news gathering and reporting summaries back to internal stakeholders.
Manage press release distribution via PR Newswire, Newswise, Campaign Monitor as well as submission to HSC News and USC News portal.
Support media relations team on occasional event management, crisis communications.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Develop and execute an overall social media strategy to support employee engagement and employer branding efforts.
Support multiple social media initiatives already on-going within the organization.
Coordinate strategic initiatives, communications and strategies with the Marketing department.
Create and establish relationships with key leaders in the organization.
Understand the business and have a presence at key events and meetings.
Perform general media relations duties with an emphasis on writing and editing press releases, pitch letters, feature stories, faculty expert profiles and bylined articles on a variety of topics for Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine.
Understand medical research and translate to consumer language, while following protocols for research/science press release writing that involve grants and outside associations or other entities.
Prepare weekly media placement recap report and distribution of press releases.
Provide general media relations back-up support for press conferences, symposiums, crisis issues or other events as situations arise.