Media Specialist; College of Arts & Sciences

Media Specialist (College of Arts & Sciences)

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Job Title: Media Specialist (College of Arts & Sciences)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 61693

Department: Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences

The Media Specialist prepares and produces print, digital, visual, and multimedia projects that increase awareness of the College's research and creative activities for delivery in an integrated, multi‑channel marketing and communications environment.

• Conducting interviews and developing written content related to the college's research, academic, and creative activities for distribution on marketing and communications channels reaching FSU faculty and staff, current and prospective students, FSU alumni, local and federal legislators, industry and scientific partners, and members of the public.
• Preparing visual assets to complement copy, including photography and still and motion graphics. Content produced includes original news and feature articles, press releases, social media content, marketing content, HTML emails and newsletters, calendar listings, and more in support of the College's programs, initiatives, goals, and mission.
• Editing news stories and digital content written by other communications team staff members, providing guidance on the pre‑production editorial process including research, interviewing, transcription, drafting and revision, as well as overall style, tone, and voice.
• Physically attending events to generate coverage and demonstrate engagement. Photographing and videoing events, students, faculty, and alumni for use in College publications. Editing photos and videos as needed.
• Receive guidance from the program manager and assistant director for web and graphic design, posting content to College website and social media channels utilizing best practices in tagging, SEO writing, and data analytics.
• Reviewing departmental web and social media pages for articles to promote and pitches story ideas for publication on the College's channels.
• Under the direction of the program manager, responsible for developing and maintaining editorial production documentation and training materials.

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (

Note:

a combination of post‑high‑school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to convey technical information to technical and nontechnical users.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment.
• Ability to plan, implement, and direct photography, graphics, and audio/visual associated operations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to utilize technical skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of current media technology and trends.
• Ability to write and/or proofread and edit written word and/or information in various formats.
• Knowledge of web design and development.
• Ability to listen and record accurate information.
• Knowledge of graphic layout techniques and art in a digital format.

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…