IGNITE Communications & Marketing Manager

Job Title:

IGNITE Communications & Marketing Manager

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The Division of Research seeks to fill the role of IGNITE Communications & Marketing Manager. The Strategic Partnerships and Innovation team within the Division of Research consists of the IGNITE Incubation Program, Commercialization, and Business & Industry Solutions organizational units. This position primarily supports the IGNITE Incubation Program and Commercialization. The IGNITE Incubation Program promotes, encourages, and enhances the research activities of FSU faculty, staff, and students, and brings together the strengths of FSU and the region, providing a critical interface to move university and community research into the marketplace, stimulate high‑tech and biotech industries, and create jobs.

Clients are FSU faculty, staff, and students; small business owners; and technology and economic development leaders in the community, especially representatives of government, business, and industry.

• Develop and implement an overall marketing and communications strategy for the IGNITE Incubation Program and Commercialization, leading, coordinating, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance visibility and community engagement.
• Develop visual and written content and material that represents the marketing identity of the Strategic Partnerships & Innovation team and the FSU Division of Research.
• Create, edit, and deliver high profile marketing and promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, and digital & multimedia content. Draft and maintain updated marketing collateral for both external and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate a wide variety of programs and activities designed to promote and publicize strategic initiatives (including but not limited to conferences, events, exhibition booths, roadshows, etc.). Engage and collaborate with community and partner organizations to increase awareness of program initiatives.
• Lead and execute multichannel marketing campaigns in coordination with the communication team in the Office of the Vice President for Research.
• Serve as a media contact; organize and coordinate events, seminars, forums, and press releases in coordination with FSU OVPR and University Communications & Marketing.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the marketing and communication for Strategic Partnerships & Innovation.

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.

Experience with university research, incubation, or technology transfer communications and marketing or other technology‑based area. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated project management skills.

Cassidy Cooksey at rsch-workforce

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.