Description

Position Title: Communications Specialist I
Department: Communications
Division: Advancement Relations
Reports To: Senior Director, Communications
Supervises: n/a

Position Purpose:

The Communications Specialist I provides general support to the Senior Director of Communications. Additionally, the Communications Specialist develops targeted online and offline communication materials that support the Foundation’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Principal Responsibilities:

• Write and edit feature stories, impact stories, articles and briefs for various internal and external publications in accordance with accepted stylistic standards;
• Articulate key messages that advance the Foundation’s mission and goals;
• Assist Senior Director of Communications and other Foundation staff with writing, editing and proofreading letters, programs, press releases, invitations and electronic communications;
• Identify story ideas, conduct interviews and research, and develop impact and feature stories for oneFSU and Foundation websites;
• Maintain current information and update content as necessary on oneFSU and Foundation websites;
• Compile “Recent Gifts to FSU” and update website accordingly;
• Coordinate and update the master calendar housed on the Foundation Portal home page;
• Organize monthly All-Staff meetings, including the drafting of talking points and the gathering of agenda items;
• Take and edit minutes for Board of Trustees meetings;
• Assist Senior Director of Communications in the development of collateral materials and case statements;
• Keep abreast of fundraising and communications best practices;
• Protect confidential information; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations or related field;
• Experience in a university environment preferred; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills;
• Highly organized and detail oriented;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse audience of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and University community members;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow-through on issues;
• Excellent project management skills and ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines;
• Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of the Foundation team, participate enthusiastically in the life of the University;
• Customer-service oriented approach;

How to Apply

Upload your cover letter and resume as a single document on our website:http://one.fsu.edu/jobs

Job Originally Posted on: Thursday, May 9, 2013

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