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South Carolina, United States

Clemson, South Carolina

Provides leadership and coordination related to news writing, media relations, and story idea development for two colleges - the College of Education and College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. Writes and edits articles, feature stories and press releases for internal and external media.Coordinates social media efforts for CBSHS and CoE. Writes social media posts, develops social media schedules to optimize engagement, gathers and analyzes social media metrics, and develops strategic direction for social media.Provides editorial direction and writes and edits copy for CBSHS and CoE e-newsletters, e-communications, print publications, and marketing materials.Responsible for filming and editing video content to support social media and feature stories. Assists with web editing, photography, blogs, and other multimedia efforts.Oversees work of interns engaged in writing, video and social media efforts. Engages in other assignments deemed necessary by the CBSHS/CoE Public Information Director such as strategic planning and participating in various committees related to the job position.

Clemson, South Carolina

Writes articles, feature stories and press releases for internal and external media and assists with story idea development and media relations.Promotes the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences and the College of Education through social media efforts.Provides editorial direction and writes and edits copy for e-newsletters, other e-communications, print publications and marketing materials.Manages and directs the efforts of office interns who contribute articles and social media content on behalf of the office. Assists with website editing, photography, videos, blogs and other multimedia efforts.

Anderson, Sc

- Responsible for implementation and management of software used to track and report project status. Communicates with staff to ensure deadlines are met.- Media relations: provide condition reports, escort reporters/photographers while they are on the grounds, maintain media contact list, train for emergency preparedness/crisis communications, write and obtain appropriate approvals for press releases.- Proofread and edit documents and write copy for a variety of formats including brochures, ads, web, direct mail, flyers, etc.- Coordinate bi-monthly employee newsletter. Collect story ideas, write articles, obtain approvals, layout, and coordinate printing and distribution.- Work with Marketing Director, Materials Management and external resources to manage promo item and apparel orders for the system

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Write and/or edit grant proposals and letters for grammar and content between the Executive Director and outside entities.

Anderson, Sc

- Design and implement training solutions for catering and in house staff. Serve as a knowledge base for the entire staff on catering and dining knowledge.- Collaborate with management on business and human resource strategies in a rapidly expanding business.

- Manage communications between the business and outside entities.- Keep Web site up to date and manage all web content.- Create press releases for restaurant events.

- Contributor for “Upstate Be” magazine, South Carolina’s #1 Entertainment Magazine.- Write three weekly columns involving web trends, live music and breaking entertainment news.- Contribute objective feature and cover stories.- Maintain communications between the paper and local businesses.

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Development, 4.0 Cumulative

The Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) degree program at Clemson University prepares people to become strategic thinkers.

Ba, Communication And Media Studies