What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Editor position at University of Southern California?
The USC Center for Health Journalism seeks an experienced Communications Editor to lead our external and internal communications. We seek a creative thinker who can increase our reach, spur new conversations and advance fundraising efforts. The role requires skillful report writing and an ability to develop creative assets that reflect our priorities and sensibility. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of designing and executing successful social media and audience engagement campaigns for nonprofit or mission-driven media organizations, as well as deep expertise in digital communications, meeting targets for audience growth, graphics for social media, email marketing, and using performance metrics to guide strategy.
The hybrid position is based in Los Angeles at the Annenberg School of Journalism with an in-office schedule and remote schedule. This position provides the opportunity to work at the nation’s foremost health journalism center. Founded in 2004, the non-profit center focuses on news partnerships and training initiatives that advance impactful reporting on health equity and social welfare topics.
The Center for Health Journalism encourages diverse applicants who have a journalism and marketing/communications strategy background. Candidates should be knowledgeable about journalism best practices and uniformly produce clean, accurate and professional copy. They should know how to distill complex policy ideas into clear writing.
Role And Responsibilities
Applications should be submitted via the USC Careers page and must include the following:
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California , the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/ .
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication. Working knowledge of desktop publishing, word processing, graphics, design, and printing.
Job ID REQ20163544 Posted Date 03/17/2026
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The hybrid position is based in Los Angeles at the Annenberg School of Journalism with an in-office schedule and remote schedule. This position provides the opportunity to work at the nation’s foremost health journalism center. Founded in 2004, the non-profit center focuses on news partnerships and training initiatives that advance impactful reporting on health equity and social welfare topics.
The Center for Health Journalism encourages diverse applicants who have a journalism and marketing/communications strategy background. Candidates should be knowledgeable about journalism best practices and uniformly produce clean, accurate and professional copy. They should know how to distill complex policy ideas into clear writing.
Role And Responsibilities
- Drafting reports and progress summaries for internal and external audiences
- Creates and manages creative assets including print and digital graphic design work, and other multimedia assets (including photography, graphic design, video and audio assets)
- Tracking analytics results and showing demonstrated progress through metrics platforms
- Connecting with and promoting the work of the journalists in our programs
- Helping to build an online community among journalists in our program
Applications should be submitted via the USC Careers page and must include the following:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter
- This is a full-time (40 hour/week), hybrid, grant-funded, non-exempt (hourly) staff position.
- The hourly range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
- USC has excellent benefits, including health and dental benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff and their family; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California , the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/ .
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication. Working knowledge of desktop publishing, word processing, graphics, design, and printing.
Job ID REQ20163544 Posted Date 03/17/2026
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Current employees apply here
Salary : $35 - $38