Brand Copywriter & Editor

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Marketing Communications Professional III to develop, edit, and curate strategic content for advertising, video scripts, websites, events, and publications. You will help build brand understanding and advance institutional priorities with cross-campus and external partners.

The role requires expert writing, editing, and scene-setting in alignment with university guidelines, including on-site coordination during emergencies and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Expert writing and storytelling skills.
• Proven editing and proofreading excellence.
• Strong collaboration and project-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Brand copywriting and project development for marketing and philanthropy priorities.
• Curation, editing, and review of partner content across campus.
• Coordinate with design, digital media, and vendor teams to ensure on-brand communications.
• Emergency communications support during events and crises.

Skills

Expert writing

Storytelling

Editing

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

This position develops, curates, and edits strategic marketing and communications copy for advertising, video scripts, websites, fundraising materials, events, and publications that build brand understanding and advance philanthropic, advocacy, and other institutional priorities. The position applies advanced skills and discernment in marketing and communications best practices and institutional guidelines to create persuasive, brand-aligned content that drives long-term engagement across multiple audiences. The position partners across the department, division, and campus, as well as with external vendors, to produce cohesive, on-brand communications and identify storytelling opportunities that align with university and divisional strategy. During emergency events, the position fulfills appropriate communications-related operations in coordination with other staff positions in the department, including necessary on-site responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Copywriting and Project Development: Develop and implement marketing-communications content and projects impacting brand understanding, philanthropy, advocacy and other divisional and institutional priorities.
• Curation, Editing and Review: Evaluate, edit, adapt, and approve content from campus partners as part of the department’s project-development process.
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with colleagues across the department, division and campus, including design, digital media, media relations teams (as well as external vendors and constituents) to produce cohesive, above-the-mark communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
• Emergency Communications: During emergency events, fulfill appropriate communications-related operations in concert with other staff positions in the department, including necessary on-site responsibilities.

Department

Strategic Communications

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Marketing Communications Professional III

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,877 (Step #1) -$6,750 (Step #8) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,877 (Step #1) - $8,561 (Step #20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To Be Eligible For Full Benefits, Employees Must Be Appointed At Least Half-time (.50 FTE) With An Appointment Lasting More Than Six Months And One Day. Benefits Eligibility And Offerings May Vary Based On Appointment Type, Classification, And Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible Employees May Have Access To a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Can Include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Expert writing and storytelling skills, with ample experience adapting content for print, web, email, and social media platforms while maintaining tone, voice, and message consistency. Expert proofreading and editing skills. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with campus leadership, colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors. Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight