Communications Director - Institute for Governance and Civics

Department

Institute for Governance and Civics

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational management and administrative direction of the IGC's digital presence, media relations, marketing initiatives, and external communications to advance the Institute's core focus.
• Responsible for program design and the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Manages, motivates, supervises, and evaluates a team of creative professionals, interns, and consultants to ensure consistent, professional-quality deliverables in alignment with the Institute's core focus.
• Write and edit press releases, press advisories, newsletters, and other communications. Place op-eds in major national publications and book IGC staff on major broadcast networks.
• Promote IGC events and publications across multiple media platforms and secure strategic media coverage.
• Collaborate with a university-wide network of marketing and communications professionals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six years' experience related to media, communications, and/or marketing services or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years in the same. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• Experience organizing and overseeing major media events
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to create/maintain strong professional connections with national-level broadcast media
• Demonstrated ability to create/maintain strong professional connections with national-level print media
• Experience with media production processes and ability to oversee media production by staff or contractors
• This is a leadership role. Applicants must be capable of carrying out daily functions without direct supervision and must be able to manage and supervise other staff and student assistants while maintaining their own activities

Helpful

About the IGC:

Established in 2023 by the Florida Legislature, the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University (FSU) advances the principles of liberty through research, teaching and discourse. The IGC supports a variety of initiatives that promote constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through data-driven research, excellence in teaching, and intellectual exchange. To learn more about the visit IGC .

Contact Info

Lila Seagle - lseagle@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.