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Resource Employee - Web & Video Specialist Job at University of Southern Califor

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC is consistently ranked among the nation's most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world's best degree and research programs in gerontology. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has an international reputation as a hub of aging research and with additional strong programs throughout the university, leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology :

We are looking for a passionate and highly dedicated professional to assist our communications team with our schools' social media, video editing, and marketing. This person would work directly with the Communications team, to bring our school's vision to life across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is social media savvy with an understanding of aesthetic treatments and is both creative and data-driven.

This person is an excellent communicator with an understanding of various platforms, analytics, and tools. They must be able to communicate effectively on projects and stay self-driven on tasks and all deliverables. The ideal candidate will also have experience in creating digital assets for social media marketing, Google, graphic design, research, video editing, photography, and marketing.

Responsibilities

  • The resource employee will help manage our overall website presence by creating and updating web content, drafting posts and pages, making updates to WordPress websites and the Gerontology School server under the supervision of the Sr. Web Specialist; providing administrative support for our team
  • This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, technological proficiency, excellent communication skills, a keen eye for designing website content, creativity and innovativeness, and the ability to work successfully with diverse people in an academic environment
  • Design, develop, and perform updates to new and existing website content, plugins, and themes on WordPress websites and multisites.
  • Debug error logs to address and fix theme and server errors; implement code changes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
  • Upload and tag digital assets in our Digital Asset Management System; export assets for optimal web performance
  • Assist with reporting on web KPIs and using website analytics to inform our digital strategy and evaluation process, including the creation of SEO-optimized web content
  • Manage email mailing lists
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
  • Work collaboratively with Communications, Student Services, and Development teams

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience working with WordPress site development, web databases, and programming languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP; experience implementing WordPress theme customizations, plugin installations, and updates
  • Experience using a range of software and website applications including but not limited to : Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Asset Management Systems, Zapier, Microsoft Power Platform, Office 365, Google Analytics, Trello or Asana, Salesforce
  • Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and accessibility, and branding and identity
  • Working knowledge of SEO tactics, web optimization techniques, UX / UI best practices
  • Understanding of WCAG 2.1 and experience implementing accessibility guidelines
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of digital marketing
  • Video creation and editing skills using one or more of the following software : Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, and / or other web-based video editing apps
  • Must have great attention to detail and be able to work independently to complete assignments in a timely manner
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, collaborate, and prioritize
  • Interested in learning more about the field of gerontology
  • Minimum Experience : 2-4 years; internships and student work included
  • Minimum Education : Bachelor's degree, Combined experience / education as substitute for minimum education; Bootcamp program
  • Minimum Field of Expertise : Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, or related field
  • This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, working approximately 15-20 hours per week.

    The hourly range for this position is $25 to $40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

    If you are a creative thinker, self-driven, and meet the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply!

  • Minimum Education : Bachelor's degree, Combined experience / education as substitute for minimum education
  • Minimum Experience : 2-4 years; Internships and student work included
  • Minimum Required Expertise : Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, or related field.
  • USC is a smoke-free environment

    USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

    We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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