University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Director, Communications
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Director of Communications to oversee strategic communications across the USC Shoah Foundation. The role involves developing communication plans, managing digital platforms, and fostering media coverage to enhance engagement and outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Develops and executes public communications goals and strategies for the USCSF and participates in long-range and short-term strategic planning, as assigned
Interfaces with USC Central Communications, USC Identity, news outlets, social media, and community channels in all matters of communication to define the USCSF message and vision
Designs and produces comprehensive media elements through current best practices, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience. Directs the generation of content, rapid media response protocol, top line messaging and positioning, identifying priorities, themes and milestone moments, and creating Institute speaker’s guidelines
Oversee the development, placement, and transformation of digital content for the Institute's online platforms, including its website, YouTube, and its social media channels. Oversee Institute’s social media and YouTube presence and integrate social media with other multimedia content strategy. Together with social media officer, strategize to increase social media engagement with external partners
Oversee editorial strategy, communication grids, tracking documents and planning calendars and generating story ideas for Institute channels (website, social, etc.) as well as external media
Work with the CEO to develop major media campaigns and position the organization in key outlets across multiple professional sectors
Update, create, codify, and socialize new strategic communication guidelines and workflows, in consultation with Department heads and Executive Office
Provide expertise and advice to programs and departments as it relates to communications opportunities and best practices and spearhead and oversee the development of tailored communications strategies for individual initiatives and launches, including media outreach plans and messaging documents. Advise on marketing and publicity strategy for initiatives
Act as point for all press inquiries and coverage of the Institute. Assesses and critically evaluate inquiries, coordinate coverage, manage flow of information and work with external PR consultants to help successfully execute the coverage
Manages a team of 3-5 staff and consultants, provides training and mentorship, and delivers performance reviews
Work with the office of Advancement to secure funding for media outreach and communications
Manages and allocates communications and marketing budget
Coordinate PR workflow among program leads, executive office, social, web, and external partners making sure internal and external communications and progress is maintained and that final reporting is completed
Provide editorial feedback on digital multimedia stories, and when needed, write articles, profiles and tributes, and other communication and information products
Plan for and oversee photo and video coverage of Institute events
Develop communications guides and ensure brand compliance
Supervise in-house design of presentation decks and Institute promotional material
Enhance marketing and communications benefits of existing major Institute partnerships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5 Years of experience in public relations, communications, non-profit, journalism or related field with supervisory experience
Budget control
Budget development
Communication -- written and oral skills
Conceptualization and design
Creative writing and editing
Graphic design
Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc
Negotiation
Networking
Organizational Planning
Problem identification and resolution
Project management
Public relations
Public speaking/presentations
Research
Supervisory Skills
Technologically savvy (Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Email & Social Media Marketing Platforms)
Preferred
7 Years of experience in public relations, communications, non-profit, journalism or related field with supervisory experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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