Editor/Writer II - PR & Marketing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

TL;DR

Editor/Writer II (PR & Marketing): Producing a wide range of marketing communications including articles, patient stories, bios, and multimedia content with an accent on strategic analysis, SEO research, and stakeholder interviews. Focus on conducting background research on medical and business topics, ensuring content accuracy, and aligning with departmental initiatives.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite, full-time)

Salary: $33.00 - $54.02 hourly

Company

Health system affiliated with the University of Southern California, focused on advancing strategic marketing initiatives.

What you will do

• Write and edit editorial content such as blog articles, patient stories, magazine articles, and bios.
• Research, verify, proofread, edit, and rewrite copy, conducting interviews with sources as needed.
• Perform strategic analysis including SEO and background research to develop effective content topics.
• Create multimedia content using department software for social media distribution.
• Collaborate with marketing team, Keck Medicine employees, and external stakeholders.
• Attend events, meetings, and represent at specified occasions.

Requirements

• Location: Must work onsite in Los Angeles, CA
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years (5 preferred) experience in creating, writing, editing, proofreading, and preparing materials for publication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and mastery of AP Stylebook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire.

Nice to have

• Experience writing/editing health system-related materials.
• Photography skills and Adobe InDesign proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time non-exempt position with standard university benefits.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accommodations for disabilities.
• Smoke-free environment and compliance with fair chance hiring ordinances.