Communications & Media Relations Coordinator

The USC Thornton School of Music seeks a Communications & Media Relations Coordinator to join its high-performing Communications Team.

The Communication & Media Relations Coordinator duties include coordination of the school’s communications campaigns and event promotion; management of USC Thornton social media platforms; coordination of many of the school’s internal and external initiatives including a news feed, e-newsletter, event calendar, and concert programs; and other communications projects as assigned. The ideal candidate has a diverse skillset encompassing marketing, communications, media relations, and project management. 

The Thornton School is home to more than 185 faculty and 1,000 music majors divided into three divisions: Research and Scholarly Studies, Classical Performance and Composition, and Contemporary Music. Founded in 1884, and today the oldest continually operating cultural institution in Los Angeles, USC Thornton consistently ranks among the top one percent of the nation’s music schools and conservatories. Graduates of the school attain positions with major orchestras, ensembles, recording studios and music industry firms and perform on stages and in studios around the world.

Combining the benefits of a world-class conservatory and a leading research university, the USC Thornton School of Music offers students the opportunity to pursue a rigorous music education in a real-world context.  We offer a full range of musical disciplines across a demanding and innovative curriculum, and the opportunity to work with a faculty of national and international renown.  For more information, please visit us at http://music.usc.edu .

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events. To view more information, please visit:https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

Responsibilities Include:

Marketing & Communications (65%)

• Manage communications initiatives including media relations and social media

• Maintain and enhance the design and content of the school’s website, assisting in the evaluation and implementation of new and emerging web technologies

• Manage marketing copy including news posts, press releases, event programs, and more

• Coordinate production of e-newsletter and event promotion emails

• Create and manage production calendars for news feed, event promotion, concert programs, social media, and more

• Manage development of marketing collateral as assigned

• Respond to internal inquiries and website updates from USC Thornton faculty & staff

• Serve as primary moderator of departmental and music ensemble social media channels as well as pages created for the USC Thornton website

• Track analytics data for website and social media accounts, ensuring accessibility compliance and high SEO performance

• Oversight of student workers as assigned

Events & Promotion (35%)

• Coordinate the development and production of the school’s online and print event calendars

• Oversee event promotion campaigns for both internal and external audiences

• Oversee production of school’s concert programs

• Provide production support and coordination for vendors producing virtual events and digital media content of USC Thornton performances

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years experience in marketing and communications, copy writing, social media, graphic design, and/or website management. An understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite is appreciated as well as online applications like WordPress, Mailchimp, Asana, and Hootsuite. Ideal candidates also have experience coordinating social media campaigns across a variety of platforms. A background in music is appreciated but not required.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree

• Minimum Experience: 2 years

• Minimum Field of Expertise: Marketing, publications, public relations, business administration, communication, advertising or related field experience. Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

In order to be considered all candidates must:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Résumé

• Attach a Cover Letter addressing your specific qualifications for this position

Your application will not be considered complete without these items.

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