Communications Editor jobs in South Carolina

Job Title: Communications Writer/Editor

Supervisor: Chief Officer, Communications (Staff Attorney)

Terms of Employment: 246 days

Job Summary: Communications Writer/Editor will construct copy, both long and short form, for various audiences/stakeholders and in a variety of formats within the context of communicating the District’s mission and goals. The successful applicant must be able to work well on his/her own, collaborate a member of a team, possess a keen eye for detail, along with the ability to articulate compelling narratives.

Essential Duties:

• work closely with team members to ensure quality and quantity of communications for the District,
• conduct research, with thorough fact checks, before and during the writing process to include preparing material for various assignments,
• ensure the logical flow of all writing produced with great attention to detail regarding content, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and the appropriate tone for the intended audience,
• develop and write news releases, District-wide printed materials, website and social media copy, speeches/statements, talking points, etc.,
• edit and proof different communication items received or developed by the Communications Department using Associated Press style requirements,
• manage the proofing process to include receiving and logging editing jobs, communicating the status with requestors, and archiving completed jobs,
• maintain excellent content records by efficiently reviewing and documenting items sent through the Communications Department,
• produce a monthly online faculty/staff newsletter and/or other regular communication pieces,
• assist with various writing assignments,
• ensure timely follow up with supervisor and/or others, and

• other duties as may be assigned to enhance communications for the District

Other Duties:

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor and/or director.

Job Specifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of related professional experience are required.
• Must be very detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Possess excellent writing, editing, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Possess and demonstrate extensive knowledge of communication strategies that incorporate sound journalistic principles to disseminate information in traditional and emerging technological forms.
• Exhibit a professional manner in collaborating with others and strives to maintain constructive working relationships,
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills,
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting,
• Perform well and with accuracy in a fast-paced environment,
• Proficient in the use of computers, applications, and other forms of technology, and
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional physical requirements include the following:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment to include prolonged periods of sitting and working from a computer, laptop, or digital device.
• Work will require dexterity and physical ability for transport and operation of video equipment.
• Work assignments may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Current driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; ability and willingness to travel when necessary.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 208

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Data Quality Clerk will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned and approved by appropriate Administrators. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.