Public Communications Coordinator

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) seeks a Public Communications Coordinator to support its expanding communications and outreach efforts alongside another Communications Coordinator. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the Coordinator will develop and disseminate resources that promote longitudinal and cross-country analyses on aging, health, and retirement. The work includes contextualizing and communicating newly available resources and data about lifespan exposures that increase dementia and other disease risks. The role requires a curious communicator who can learn, distill, and share complex technical information with diverse audiences. This is a grant-funded, one-year fixed-term position with a hybrid work arrangement. The role is based at the University Park Campus in Los Angeles, with three days per week on campus. Applicants must attach a cover letter and CV to their employment application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
At least 2 years of experience; the posting also lists 3 or more years as preferred.
Background in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field; the minimum field of expertise also lists public relations, journalism, advertising, or a related field.
Ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts, explain them through varied mediums, incorporate feedback, and iteratively refine content.
Ability to collaborate effectively with project stakeholders, including investigators, administrative staff, university officials, and collaborators at other research institutions.
Strong editing skills, including developmental editing and copyediting.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience.
Experience or interest in developing a communications strategy to publicize a research project and grow its audience.
Background or experience working in academia or with clients in public health, economics, or policy.
Graphic design experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain communications materials.
Draft website content and announcements, including newsletters and blogs.
Evaluate existing resources and edit content as needed.
Review and copy-edit research products, including journal articles, policy briefs, and op-eds.
Maintain and grow social media presence, including on X and LinkedIn, and develop short-form videos or posts.
Create materials for conferences and events, such as brochures, flyers, and exhibit posters.
Distill complex technical research topics into clear, concise, effective content for technical and non-technical audiences.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure communications materials are completed and distributed on time.
Review and revise project resources and other written materials for quality, readability, and consistency.
Develop or contribute to a communications strategy to publicize the research project and grow its audience, potentially by pitching investigators and subject-matter experts for news articles, media appearances, and op-eds.