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What We’re Looking For:

*Please include a resume, cover letter and 3-5 writing samples from the past year.

The Content Marketing Team is seeking a deadline-oriented writer to pitch, report and write education stories for our university partners based on their core values and their faculty’s research – turning academic research into comprehensive storytelling for the general public.

In this role, you will find and pitch great ideas; research, report and write data-driven stories; and work with editors, designers and a multimedia team to usher your ideas from light-bulb moment to exceptional final product. The ideal candidate is a news junkie and idea machine who loves puzzles and can build a great story from scratch.

This is not a 24-hour news cycle — you are able to create long-form stories, are free from story counts and have plenty of room to hone and refine your work. Explore examples of our team’s work below:

• A Snapshot of Mental Illness in America: https://msw.usc.edu/mswusc-blog/a-snapshot-of-mental-illness-in-america/
• The Guide to Pinterest for Educators: https://rossieronline.usc.edu/pinterest-for-educators/
• How Vinyl Got Its Groove Back: https://onlinebusiness.american.edu/blog/how-vinyl-got-its-groove-back/

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Hunt down, report and write exceptional stories with ambitious content goals
• Pitch content ideas to both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop compelling infographics, data visualizations and other digital content that attracts readership and encourages sharing
• Collaborate seamlessly with editors, graphic designers, video producers and social media editors to brainstorm and produce content 

Things That Should Be in Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework in journalism, communications, English, or similar
• At least two years of experience researching and writing in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously 

Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:

• Ability to find creative, unorthodox solutions without close supervision
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Willingness to travel to
 the campuses of our partner schools as needed
• Experience in SEO and organic marketing

To apply:  https://careers-2u.icims.com/jobs/4300/staff-reporter/job