Editor/Writer I

Title: Social Media Support/Editor/Writer I
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90089
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Preferably Local Candidates
Assignment Duration: 1 Month (Possible Extension)
Target Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Hours: 37.5 hours/week | 7.5 hours/day
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Note: Candidate should have their own laptop available.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking a Social Media Support professional to provide high-quality writing, editing, content preparation, and social media support for university communications.

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and editor with exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, technical proficiency, and the ability to produce executive-ready copy and communications materials. The candidate should have hands-on experience editing photo and video content for social media , writing and reviewing captions and comments, and ensuring content meets platform-specific specifications and uploading requirements.

This role requires a highly organized and reliable communicator who can collaborate effectively with multiple cross-functional teams while handling important and, at times, sensitive university communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, edit, proofread, and prepare executive-ready copy and communications materials.
• Review written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency, tone, and accuracy .
• Prepare and edit documents and social media content for publication.
• Write and review social media captions, comments, and other platform-specific copy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Edit photos and videos for use across social media platforms.
• Ensure social media content meets appropriate platform specifications, formatting requirements, file requirements, and uploading standards .
• Support the preparation, organization, and uploading of social media content.
• Review content carefully before publication to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist with social media communications and content development across university channels.
• Collaborate with communications professionals, university stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams.
• Communicate reliably and professionally with multiple internal teams and stakeholders.
• Handle important and potentially sensitive university communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Support executive-level communications by ensuring written and visual materials are polished and publication-ready.
• Maintain highly organized files, communications materials, content, and related documentation.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and professionalism in all communications.
• Perform other related social media, writing, editing, and communications support duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce executive-ready copyediting and document preparation .
• Strong executive presence and professional communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Experience editing photo and video content for social media .
• Strong understanding of social media content requirements and specifications.
• Technical proficiency with social media platforms, content uploading, formatting, and publishing requirements .
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive communications professionally and discreetly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable access to appropriate technology for remote work.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The strongest candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Social Media Support
• Social Media Coordination
• Social Media Management
• Digital Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Communications Support
• Content Writing
• Copywriting
• Copy Editing
• Editorial Support
• Digital Content Production
• Social Media Content Creation
• University/Higher Education Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Executive Communications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Writing & Editing

• Professional writing
• Copyediting
• Proofreading
• Grammar and punctuation
• Executive-ready communications
• Document preparation
• Caption writing
• Content review

Social Media

• Social media content creation
• Caption and comment management
• Social media publishing
• Social media specifications
• Content uploading
• Platform formatting requirements

Visual Content

• Photo editing
• Video editing
• Social media graphics/content preparation
• Digital media formatting

Professional Skills

• Executive presence
• Professionalism
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Time management
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Reliability
• Independent work

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should demonstrate strong technical proficiency with social media platforms and digital content workflows, including:

• Social media publishing/uploading platforms
• Social media specifications and formatting
• Photo editing tools
• Video editing tools
• Microsoft Office or comparable productivity applications
• Digital document preparation and editing tools

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• 100% Remote
• Preferably local candidates
• USC work location: Remote
• Candidate should have their own laptop available .