Communication Specialist

Communication Specialist

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Communication Specialist in the Division of University Marketing and Communication.
 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Proofs marketing and communication material using Associated Press and university style requirements. Rewrite text, as needed.

· Manages the university proofing process to include, but not limited to, monitoring submitted editing requests, clearly communicating due date discrepancies with requestors, identifying other MarCom team members to review submissions based on various criteria, and providing clear feedback and/or approval.

· Authors various written projects, as assigned.

· Conducts market research and remains abreast of industry standards and trends related to both print and digital marketing and communication material.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of related experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, or a related field is preferred. Editing and writing experience in news, public relations, or marketing is also preferred.
 

A successful candidate must possess excellent and proven writing and editing skills; must possess and demonstrate extensive knowledge of communication strategies that incorporate sound journalistic principles for the dissemination of information in traditional and emerging technological forms; have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community; must have the ability to translate technical material to language that is comprehensible to the general public; possess the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and serve as an effective team member in the division and university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
 

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
 

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/19786. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and reference list. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 3, 2023 and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
 

Communication Specialist (BC20/61122125/ FTE-S00812P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 05. Salary range: $35,360.00 (minimum) – $50,394.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00am to 12:30pm. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.