Strategic Higher Ed Communications Specialist

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs seeks a Communications Specialist to write and develop news and feature stories, marketing and recruitment content, publication copy, web and email content, media materials and other communications.

The position will support proactive media relations and thought-leadership efforts by researching opportunities, developing pitches and background materials, coordinating media requests and helping identify timely opportunities to elevate Luskin faculty and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, editorial content or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, public affairs, research, publication production, institutional rankings, digital marketing, media relations or mission-driven communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, accurate content for a range of editorial, marketing, media relations, web, email, publication or similar communications content.
• Solid experience in news and communications judgment, including the ability to identify compelling stories, faculty expertise, research findings and opportunities relevant to external audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills, and positive attitude, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, leadership, external partners and a small communications team.
• Strong initiative, curiosity and judgment, with the ability to work independently, research unfamiliar topics, identify communications opportunities and incorporate direction and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop news and feature stories, marketing and recruitment content, publication copy, web and email content, media materials and other communications.
• Support proactive media relations and thought-leadership efforts by researching opportunities, developing pitches and background materials, coordinating media requests and helping identify timely opportunities to elevate Luskin faculty and research.

Skills

Communications

Journalism

Public relations

Marketing

Editing

Media relations

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Public Affairs

Job description

UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs seeks a Communications Specialist to write and develop news and feature stories, marketing and recruitment content, publication copy, web and email content, media materials and other communications.

The position will support proactive media relations and thought-leadership efforts by researching opportunities, developing pitches and background materials, coordinating media requests and helping identify timely opportunities to elevate Luskin faculty and