Writer/Digital Content Specialist

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a communications professional to develop online content and engage audiences. The role emphasizes high-quality writing, editing, and clear verbal communication, with hands-on use of CMS, email marketing, and social media tools to advance department goals.

You will manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, align brand standards with organizational needs, and contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to public outreach and audience growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, writing, English, media arts, communications or related field.
• Five years experience in creating online communications and interacting with audiences online.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing and social media.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for aligning brand standards, organizational goals and audience needs.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

Verbal communication

Content management

Email marketing

Social media

Project management

Deadline management

Problem solving

Brand alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, writing, English, media arts, communications or related field

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, writing, English, media arts, communications or related field. Five years experience in creating online communications and interacting with audiences online. Strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills. Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing and social media. Project management experience. Demonstrated experience at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for aligning brand standards, organizational goals and audience needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, writing, English, media arts, communications or related field. Five years experience in creating online communications and interacting with audiences online. Strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills. Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing and social media. Project management experience. Demonstrated experience at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for aligning brand standards, organizational goals and audience needs.

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.