Event Producer, Election Security and Information Project
USC
The Center on Communication Leadership & Policy at USCâs Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, seeks an enthusiastic Event Producer to join our Election Security and Information Project. The Election Security and Information project provides in-state orientation and training programs in each of the 50 states. The project aims to inform and educate state and local election officials, campaign officials of all parties, academics, nongovernmental organizations and students on ways to strengthen defenses against digital attacks on elections, truth and democracy for the 2020 election. The project deployment will be coordinated at the USC Washington, D.C., office and be directed by a Project Director supported by an Assistant Manager who will direct the logistics and support for the 50-state project. The in-state programs will be coordinated by three Event Producers â one each for East, Central and West statesâ and each will be responsible for two states per month. This is a full-time position located in Washington D.C. Job Description
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
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About the Center on Communication Leadership & PolicyGuided by Ambassador Walter Annenbergâs view that communication affects all aspects of society and should be used in the public interest, the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) unites visionary ideals with impactful scholarship and practical applications. By conducting cutting-edge research and gathering some of the sharpest minds in the field, CCLP fosters breakthrough insights into some of todayâs most challenging issues. Based at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, CCLP provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and professionals, building the next generation of communication leaders. CCLP also conducts academic research and organizes programs for scholars, policymakers and industry leaders to develop ways in which communication leadership, policy, technology and mobile innovation can contribute to a more informed electorate and a better world. The rapidly changing technological, sociological and regulatory landscape opens additional avenues for information even as it challenges longstanding media infrastructure. Navigating this shifting terrain to reach higher ground requires the guidance of seasoned and innovative scholars and professionals provoking thought and discourse, and educating policymakers, industry leaders and the public. A trusted source of research and analysis, dialogue and instruction on communication leadership, CCLP is helping shape the future of news, information and civic discourse. We live in the midst of a disruptive and exhilarating era for civic discourse, news and information. The keys to the future will be in the hands of those who understand and practice communication leadership â the ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms and to adapt with agility to new technologies, changes in government regulation, and the continually evolving global marketplace. About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/ â The University of Southern California is one of the worldâs leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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