"Communication Specialist and Editor"

Classification Title: Public Information Coordinator

Classification Code: BC20

Pay Band: 5

Internal Title: Communication Specialist and Editor

Department: University Marketing and Communication

Position Type: PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Basis: 12 mo.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule: Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm; Fri: 8am-12:30pm

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Communication Specialist and Editor in the Office of University Marketing and Communication.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/90335. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of related experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communication, or a related field. Associated Press style editing and writing experience in news, public relations, or marketing is preferred.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Proofreads and edits marketing and communication material using Associated Press and University style requirements. Rewrites 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 MARCOMM team members to review submissions based on various criteria, and providing clear feedback and/or approval.
• Authors various written projects, as assigned. Projects include, but are not limited to: writing compelling promotional text for print and digital ads, writing content for Coastal Magazine, and other informational and marketing materials for internal and external audiences. Supports communication team, MARCOMM, and president’s office special projects, as needed.
• Conducts market research and remains abreast of industry standards and trends related to both print and digital marketing and communication material.

Public Information Coordinator (BC20/61122125/ FTE -S01069P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 05. Salary Range: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May be required to work occasional nights and weekends and could require limited travel. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the 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.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent and proven Associated Press style writing and editing skills are mandatory. 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. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community is necessary, as is the ability to translate technical material to language that is comprehensible to the general public. Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and serve as an effective team member in the division and the University. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Proven experience in handling confidential matters, multiple tasks, and regular interruptions. Self-motivated.