Writer and Communications Specialist (Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III)

$58,104 - $105,108/Yr

California State University - Fullerton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fullerton, CA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Writer and Communications Specialist (Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III) at California State University, Fullerton, plays a crucial role in enhancing the university's brand and communication strategies. This position involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading content for various media, including brand journalism and fundraising projects. The specialist will also support media relations and develop relationships to promote the university's mission and goals, contributing to student and alumni success.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proof content for brand journalism and paid media programs.
• Support media relations by identifying potential sources for story ideas and media requests.
• Consult with media relations staff on story development and potential sources of information.
• Repurpose previously developed content for other institutional communication vehicles.
• Enforce established editorial style standards in all communications.
• Develop relationships and strategies to learn the stories of assigned areas of the institution.
• Serve on various departmental and university committees as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.
• Two years of related professional or technical experience.
• Knowledge of public affairs and media relations fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar and composition.
• Ability to develop themes and oversee the creation of content and communication materials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing and research techniques.
• Expert-level networking and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Mastery of news, feature, promotional, and fund-development writing.
• Ability to manage several concurrent work projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications.
• Experience working with Content Management System (CMS) platforms.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Access to campus facilities and services
• Professional development opportunities