Department
College of Arts and Sciences | Media and Communications Office
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
Responsibilities
Writes and edits content for use in the College’s marketing and communications channels that reach internal faculty, staff, and student audiences; external members of the FSU community; prospective students, faculty, and staff members; legislators; industry partners; and members of the general public. Prepares visual assets to accompany copy. Content includes original news and feature articles, press releases, social media content, marketing content, information graphics, HTML emails and newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, calendar listings, and more to promote student, faculty, and staff achievements, college programs, initiatives, and news.
Posts content to College website and social media channels as directed. Responsible for tagging, SEO writing, and basic data analytics. Reviews departmental web and social media pages for articles to promote story ideas for use and publication on the College’s channels. Aggregates and supplies monthly social media and web analytics reports.
Provides technical and design support for the College’s internal and external marketing materials including emails, newsletters, advertising, websites, and more. Designs and deploys HTML emails and newsletters to College audiences, and pulls analytics for process refinement.
Physically attends events to generate coverage and demonstrate engagement. Photographs and videos events, students, faculty, and alumni for use in College publications. Edits photos and videos as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience. Note: Higher education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.
- Experience writing and editing content for marketing and communications.
- Ability to write and develop visual content and tailor it for use across digital platforms such as websites, social media, crowdfunding, and email.
- Knowledge of industry standards in media and communications.
- Knowledge of visual communications strategies.
- Experience using Adobe Creative suite.
- Experience shooting and editing photos and videos.
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, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. 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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Pay Plan
This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.
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Criminal Background Check
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via 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.
Tobacco Free Campus
Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
