What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at New College of Florida?
Position Information
Position Title
Communications Coordinator
Position Number
999644
Position Type
A&P
Department
Office of Communications & Marketing
Salary Range
$43,600 - $45,000
Yearly, Negotiable or Hourly
Yearly
FTE
1.0
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Grant/Contract Information
Grant/Contract (Is a grant or contract involved?)
No
Time Limit of Position
What are the Specifics
Qualifications
Responsibilities
New College of Florida is located in sunny Sarasota, on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida – an area known for its award-winning beaches, turquoise waters and arts and crafts attractions (from theatrical offerings to circus performances). Located about an hour’s drive from urban destinations like Tampa and St. Petersburg, Sarasota is an exhilarating coastal retreat.
As one of 12 universities in the State University System of Florida and the State of Florida’s designated honors college, New College provides an exceptional undergraduate education that transforms students’ intellectual curiosity into extraordinary personal accomplishment.
New College currently invites applications for the position Communications Coordinator.
As one of 12 universities in the State University System of Florida and the State of Florida’s designated honors college, New College provides an exceptional undergraduate education that transforms students’ intellectual curiosity into extraordinary personal accomplishment.
New College currently invites applications for the position Communications Coordinator.
In this role, you can have an immediate impact on the opportunities to share the New College stories, achievements and events with the media and key influencers. Join a team of experienced communications and marketing professionals who are game-changers in higher education through their innovative and strategic messaging.
Specific Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:
External: Public Relations/Media/News
- Write news releases, alerts and outreach as assigned.
- Post releases, events and media coverage, as well as content, to New College website, as needed.
- Post releases to national news wire and coordinate coverage from these releases.
- Manage and facilitate press requests including (but limited to) interview scheduling and organizing media training if needed, per the College’s media relations established processes.
- Build and maintain an active media relations list and facilitate engagement with these media outlets.
- Review news clippings/coverage and develop weekly report; establish and maintain a digital press report library.
- Work with other Campus units to coordinate news releases and media coverage for their specific initiatives.
- Create and manage the distribution of hometown news releases.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience. News release and article writing/editing experience needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a busy media office.
Additional Information
Excellent communication, customer-service, reasoning, analytical and computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel). Strong attention to detail. Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to be part of a fast-paced creative Communications and Marketing team.
Will handle any travel planning as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
New College is committed to the principles of equal educational and employment opportunities for, and nondiscrimination towards applicants and employees with respect to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and veteran status, as provided by law and in accordance with New College’s goal to create and maintain a work and study environment that is positive and free of unlawful discrimination. Further, New College encourages the recognition of the diversity of its population and seeks to promote delivery systems, curricular activities and programs that reflect this diversity in all facets of life at New College.
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S167P
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Date
08/31/2022
Deadline Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
If open until filled, the application review begins on
Special Instructions to Applicant
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