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Posting Number:
STA00090PO26
Job Family:
Creative Services
Job Function:
Writing
USC Market Title:
Writer
Link To USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132576
Job Level:
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):
Writer/Digital Content Specialist
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Division of Marketing
Department:
MKTG Integrated Outreach
State Pay Range:
G09
USC Market Range:
MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$52,526 - $70,000
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Work Schedule:
- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis :
12 months
Job Search Category:
Communication Services
About University Of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary:
The University of South Carolina’s Division of Marketing is seeking a Writer/Digital Content Specialist. Working with the director of audience engagement, the writer and digital content specialist is a key contributor to owned content and works to establish and maintain best practices for email marketing. Writes articles for owned media channels, including the USC Today faculty/staff email and others. Helps to coordinate and maintain a vibrant content calendar for USC’s owned newsletters following brand guidelines, best practices and institutional priorities. Ensures adherence to consistent messaging, university style and formatting of stories. Writes for all print and digital publications as assigned, bringing a commitment to engaging and informative storytelling and a passion for sharing the university’s key messaging to all audiences.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent writing, communications and organizational skills.
- Understanding of digital publishing in three key areas: web, email and social media.
- Proven planning, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a rapid-response, team environment.
- A desire to develop professionally and keep abreast of developing trends in communications is required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop concepts and write copy in a variety of styles.
- Ability to edit for style, clarity and adherence to brand standards and to proofread with skill and accuracy.
- Work experience in a higher education setting is preferred but not required.
- Capable of writing for print, web, social media and video.
- Able to rewrite text from other sources and produce text that reflects professional standards of content marketing and attention to writing craft.
Job Duty:
Writing: Write stories on a regular basis for university digital outlets and print publications, including magazines for alumni and faculty/staff, USC Today faculty/staff newsletter, sc.edu and other projects as required. Establish and maintain vital contact throughout the university community for the development of story ideas.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage Of Time:
35
Job Duty:
Management and oversight of USC Today: Working with the director of audience engagement, help establish and maintain guidelines and best practices for the faculty/staff newsletter USC Today, an email newsletter for faculty and staff. Produce Wednesday edition of the newsletter. Serve as a proofreader for M-W-Fri editions.
Percentage Of Time:
20
Job Duty:
Manage flow of content in Basecamp: Working with the director of audience engagement, keep the Basecamp content planning section up to date by checking on status of stories and moving content cards through the planning process as key tasks are completed. Pay special attention to content in the later stages of development in order to support development of the USC Today schedule.
Job Duty:
Web story approval and management: Work at the direction of the director of audience engagement to help enter stories into the CMS and to approve stories entered by others. Story review includes attention to key elements such as use and sizing of photos, SEO optimization, use of university style and appropriate use of tagging.
Percentage Of Time:
15
Job Duty:
Manage Inside Carolina newsletter: Working with the director of audience engagement, manage the Inside Carolina alumni newsletter. Management includes layout of three segmented editions each month, along with sizing images and promoting the Inside Carolina video on its landing page. Work with director of audience engagement, web team, social team, Development and others as needed to coordinate distribution and promotion.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:
No
Hazardous Weather Category:
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Job Open Date:
02/20/2026
Job Close Date:
04/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions To Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 6, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink For Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202667
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
