Communications / Public Relations Specialist

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Communications / Public Relations Specialist. The role coordinates communications efforts across USC Brain Health, the Floyd School of Medicine, and partner organizations, developing and executing strategies to enhance brand awareness and public impact. The specialist manages content, ensures consistent messaging, and supports media engagement to position USC Brain Health as a trusted leader locally, regionally, and nationally.

Highlights

Develop and implement integrated communications strategies for USC Brain Health in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Serve as liaison among USC Brain Health, Floyd School of Medicine, central university communications, and external partners.

Create, write, and edit diverse communications materials such as press releases, newsletters, web content, and social media posts.

Coordinate messaging to ensure consistency of brand voice across all platforms and partners.

Build and maintain relationships with media, healthcare collaborators, and community organizations.

Manage editorial calendars and track communications outcomes, reporting to leadership regularly.

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent certification/training.

Preferred skills include proficiency with AP Style, media relations, event coordination, content management systems, Adobe Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Position offers an anticipated salary range of $53,576 to $80,364 annually.

Reports to the Floyd School of Medicine Communications department and supports multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 12, 2026.

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00198PO26
USC Market Title	Communications & Public Relations Specialist
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156210
Business Title (Internal Title)	Communications / Public Relations Specialist
Campus	School of Medicine Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	School of Medicine Columbia
Department	SOMC Communications
Anticipated Hiring Range	$53,576 $66,970 $80,364
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	40
Work Schedule	Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Time-Limited (STL)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Communication Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	This position plays a critical coordination role across multiple communications functions, including USC Brain Health communications, the USC Floyd School of Medicine, university communications, and public information and communications teams within statewide partner organizations. This position supports USC Brain Health in advancing strategic communications, brand awareness, and public impact efforts across diverse audiences, including patients, the general public, legislators, and other key stakeholders. The role is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that elevate the visibility, credibility, and influence of the USC Brain Health Network and USC Brain Health Center at the local, regional, and national levels. This position ensures alignment of messaging, consistency of brand voice, and effective dissemination of information across all platforms and collaborators. The role develops and manages content across owned and earned channels, strengthens relationships with internal and external partners, and supports media engagement to position USC Brain Health as the trusted leader in brain health.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Strong understanding of strategic communications, public information, and storytelling across digital and traditional platforms Excellent writing and editing skills, including experience with AP Style Experience with media relations and event coordination Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience coordinating communications across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups Demonstrates ability to translate complex health and research topics into clear, compelling content for varied audiences Familiarity with content management systems and analytics tools, and content design programs, such as Adobe Suite and Canva Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment Experience with social media platforms Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Strong understanding of strategic communications, public information, and storytelling across digital and traditional platforms Excellent writing and editing skills, including experience with AP Style Experience with media relations and event coordination Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience coordinating communications across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups Demonstrates ability to translate complex health and research topics into clear, compelling content for varied audiences Familiarity with content management systems and analytics tools, and content design programs, such as Adobe Suite and Canva Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment Experience with social media platforms Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations

Job Duties

Job Duty	Strategic Communications Planning and Execution: In working with the Floyd School of Medicine director of strategic communications and Brain Health leadership,coordinate and implement integrated communications strategies and initiatives for USC Brain Health that increase awareness, strengthen public understanding, and highlight organizational impact. Coordinate messaging across multiple stakeholders, track outcomes, and provide regular updates to Floyd School of Medicine director of strategic communications and the Brain Health leadership team on communications effectiveness.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, and Coordination: Serve as a key liaison among USC Brain Health, USC Floyd School of Medicine, central USC communications, and external partner organizations. Build and maintain strong relationships with media, healthcare collaborators, and community organizations
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Writing and editing: Develop, write, and edit a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, brochures, newsletters, web content, social media copy, stakeholder updates, and thought leadership pieces. Ensure messaging is clear, accessible, accurate, engaging, and aligned with audience and organizational priorities. Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely delivery of content. Collaborate with partners to ensure content is current, accurate, and consistent across platforms.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Floyd School of Medicine and Brain Health organizational missions and communications objectives.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	09/16/2026
Position End Date	09/15/2027
Job Open Date	08/28/1926
Job Close Date	10/12/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 12, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212489
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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