"University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services"

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

University Communications and Marketing

Job Summary

The University Communications Specialist - Editorial Services creates engaging content and messages for a variety of platforms to tell the University story. Support University marketing and communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit stories, press releases and other content for media and public relations efforts, the university magazine, marketing, and other university promotional materials including publications, brochures, websites, ads and other printed and digital materials
• Establish and maintain relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students for news gathering and source development
• Coordinate photography, videography and design for a wide variety of publications and other sources (i.e., web, social media, news)
• Manage and develop writing projects, presentations and speeches
• Support planning, development and coordination of both internal and external communications projects
• Assist various units and departments in creating and delivering news and information to internal and external populations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Established portfolio of writing experience
• Experience with coordinating videography, photography and other creative services

Proposed Salary

$23.16 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) - Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to write for different platforms and audiences

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Attentive to detail
• Proven proficiency with writing and editing media material

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on July 23, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or email support@usg.edu.