• Content Specialist

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Content Specialist

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Content Specialist.

    Position Details

    Location Hattiesburg

     

    118 College Drive

     

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

     

    United States

     

    Division School of Media and Communication

     

    Position Type Staff

     

    Employment Status Part Time

     

    Grant Funded Yes

     

    Salary Range 12.00 - 12.00

     

    Pay Grade

     

    Generic Grade

     

    Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    Community college-level student workers will work directly with professional RHCJC staff and university-level students on a variety of journalism-associated tasks. Work includes conducting high level background research on issues, setting up and conducting interviews, reviewing web stories for accuracy and clarity, and assisting to create digital-exclusive content. Community college-level student workers will also learn technology used by the center such as video cameras and digital content management systems .

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Gather, collect and verify information for stories through interviews, observation and research for dissemination across platforms.

    + Capture appropriate sound, video, still photos and other data and information types for the professional production of a variety of news products that will be delivered across platforms.

    + Works closely with professional staff and university-level students on creation of RHCJC related media and projects.

    + Assist with duties within the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center as needed.

    + Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

    Minimum Qualifications

    GPA of 2.0 or above

     

    Valid Mississippi driver’s license

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Proficiency in news writing, including grammar and spelling

    + Demonstrates knowledge of social media and other digital platforms

    + Ability to understand photography, videography, and editing practices

    + Ability to assimilate large amounts of data quickly and accurately

    + Proficiency at posting content to various websites

    + Ability to meet deadlines and work in a deadline-driven environment

    + Ability to communicate effectively with those from a wide range of backgrounds, education levels, and varying skills

    + Ability to effectively communicate with the public, including phone calls and face-to-face interactions

    + Self-motivated and receptive to feedback

    Preferred Qualifications

    Portfolio of published work or related schoolwork

     

    Recommendation letter from a current faculty member or advisor

     

    Essay explaining interest in RHCJC and career goals

     

    Commitment to agreed-upon weekly hours to center duties, including availability to attend scheduled orientation/trainings.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.