Director of Communications - Pensacola Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Pensacola, FL
The position requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field such as communications, advertising, or public relations. Five years of relevant experience is preferred.
Please indicate your interest by no later than Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
Email resumes to tscruggs@pensacolachamber.com.
Director of University Communications and External Relations - UWF
Pensacola, FL
Salary Range: $50-55k based on experience
The University of West Florida seeks a Director of University Communications and External Relations, position #119070. The incumbent will be responsible for creating a broad and strategic communications plan to promote the University; media relations; managing a proactive news gathering operation; crisis communications, acting as a spokesperson, and ensuring communication strategies advance the goals of the University. The incumbent will lead the Office of Communications and reports to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.
The incumbent must have a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization (Communications, Public Relations, etc) and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience. Excellent oral and written presentation skills, sound judgment, political sensitivity, and strong media relations skills are required. Previous higher education communications experience is a plus.
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu. Please be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with contact information. Review of resumes will begin on November 7.
This position requires a criminal background screening. Any person requiring special accommodations to respond may contact the UWF ADA Office at 1-850-473-7469 (Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY). UWF is an equal opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer.
Division Manager- Public Information and Communications
Public Information Office, Escambia County, FL
Salary Range: $32.71 - $37.62 Hourly; $68,036.80 - $78,249.60 Annually
Work Location: Pensacola, FL
Job Summary:
Manages Public Information activities and operations, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, activities, events, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; participates in the development of strategic planning utilizing a balanced scorecard approach to accomplishing goals; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Responds to local, regional, national, and international media requests for information and interviews; responds to requests for information and/or inquiries from the public.
Plans, develops, and implements complex projects in assigned area of responsibility.
Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings; communicates pertinent information to internal and external parties.
Provides technical guidance lower level staff, senior management, and/or other interested parties.
Facilitates and/or represents the Division or County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.
Develops and administers Division budgets associated with personnel, operating costs, and capital costs; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements; manages financial operations.
Researches, prepares, and executes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, and applicable parties regarding operational issues requiring their approval.
Investigates accidents, property damages, injuries, complaints, and/or other related items; facilitates the resolution of problem situations.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field and five years of managerial experience in public information, public relations, or television broadcasting/advertising; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of:
Managerial principles; Fiscal management practices related to public funds and/or enterprise accounts; Strategic planning principles; Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility; Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; Budgeting principles; Mathematical concepts; Public administration principles; Project management principles.
Skill in:
Monitoring and evaluating subordinates; Delegating and prioritizing work; Using computers and related software applications; Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating a variety of business data; Utilizing independent judgment; Solving complex problems; Developing and setting goals; Performing mathematical calculations; Conducting objective research; Preparing and administering budgets; Managing complex projects; Conducting negotiations; Developing and organizing information for group presentations; Planning and organizing multiple projects simultaneously; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: talking, hearing, seeing, fingering, grasping, moving about and working in a typical office setting, and various repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Some positions in this class tmay require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions while performing office and field activities.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects and some Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, intense noises and travel.
Job Close Date: Nov. 2, 2011
Special Instructions: The application process is available at myescambia.com.
For more information, please contact the Human Resources Employment Office, at 850-595-3000.
News Promotion Producer - WEAR 3
Pensacola, FL
Job Summary:
WEAR, the ABC affiliate in Pensacola, Florida, has an immediate opening for a News Promotion Producer. WEAR’s Creative Service team is looking for a highly motivated and organized Promotions Writer/Producer/Editor. Requirements include writing, producing and editing news topicals, proof of performance promos as well as news and weather image campaigns. Must also be an excellent communicator with solid news judgment that can write compelling news copy with little supervision. You should be able to work well in a fast paced news environment with tight deadlines. Non-linear editing experience is required. Degree in television production or marketing preferred, with proven experience in high-end production. Clean driving record.
Apply online by going to www.weartv.com. In addition, please send resume, references and non-returnable DVD to:
Danial Hemme - Creative Services Manager
WEAR-TV3
4990 Mobile Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32506
No phone calls please.
Internship Opportunites at Gulf Scapes Magazine
Port Aransas, TX
The established regional publication, Gulf Scapes Magazine, is looking for 2011-2012 interns in Public Relations, Social Media, and Marketing-Sales-Advertising. This is a great opportunity for students wishing to get into journalism or advertising.
Internships are paid.
Visit gulfscapes.com for more information.