Assistant Director, University News & Strategic Communications at Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Assistant Director, University News & Strategic Communications

Tallahassee, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director leads Florida State University’s news and messaging strategy within University Communications, advising senior administrators and translating priorities into national and international visibility. They oversee planning, distribution, and editorial review of content, supervise writers and interns, and develop policies for consistent messaging. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in media or communications. FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package with a range of compensation and benefits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is a key leader within University Communications, responsible for the development and execution of Florida State University’s news and messaging strategy. This role serves as a high-level advisor to university administrators, translating institutional priorities into impactful communications that elevate FSU’s profile nationally and internationally.
Leads the planning and distribution of high-impact news and research content across university websites, social media, and internal channels. Manages the assignment and editorial review process for professional writers and campus contributors to ensure all materials meet institutional standards and objectives.
Supervises a team of professional news writers and oversees the hiring and training of student interns, fostering a high-standard production environment. Develops and documents clear policies for content production and news dissemination to be used by University Communications and partners across campus.
Researches and writes speeches, talking points, and strategic communications for university leadership. Produces news releases, media advisories, and web content; oversees the strategy and creation of key internal and external newsletters.
Coordinates with the AVP, Senior Director, and other top-level administrators to identify and share critical university news. Acts as a central point of contact for campus communicators to ensure a unified voice and consistent messaging across all FSU departments.
Provides communications counsel to internal departments and maintains active relationships with media members to enhance story pitching and coverage. Monitors the 24-hour news cycle and media reports to keep leadership informed of relevant trends, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years experience related to media, communications, and/or marketing services or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

Benefits

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package.
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Florida State University

Florida State University offers a unique academic environment built on our cherished values, distinctive heritage, and welcoming campus. Florida State has it all, offering nationally-ranked academics, world-renowned faculty, championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. And we're the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida!Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, our university is privileged to provide 16 colleges that offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, and it’s worth noting that each year FSU awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees. Upon graduation, our students join an exclusive and supportive network of more than 300,000 alumni around the world.Florida State University's arts programs rank among the finest in the world. We also offer a wide array of undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, including those at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory – the only national lab in the state.We are Florida State University, and we are inspiring the extraordinary.Interested in learning more about Florida State? Visit http://fsu.edu/about/.

Tallahassee, Florida, USA

16K employees (806 in marketing)

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