Strategic Communications Specialist

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Strategic Communications Specialist Opportunity

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Strategic Communications Specialist - P01724 with the Strategic Communications Department.

We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You’ll Do
The Strategic Communications Specialist is housed within the Office of Communications and Marketing and reports to the Director of Strategic Communications. The Strategic Communications Specialist is responsible for pitching media, responding to media requests, social media strategy, content creation, management, and data reporting.  

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Writes, edits, and produces content for press releases, social media, the website, marketing campaigns, and internal and external College communications.
• Assists in the management of communications technology tools for the department including but not limited to earned media monitoring systems.
• Leads social media efforts by developing content calendars and engaging content plans, producing and curating content, and tracking performance. Monitors daily social activity and engages communities through relevant content, problem-solving, and customer service. Maintains a database of College-sponsored accounts and audits inventory of official and unofficial social media accounts connected to the College and attempts to rein in unofficial and duplicate sites.
• Generates regular and as-needed analytics reports to monitor earned media, social content performance, and student communications effectiveness, using performance indicators and industry best practices to continuously enhance efforts.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study.
• One (1) year of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations.
• Writing, proofreading, video editing, content creation, and data analysis experience is highly desired.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
• A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
• A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $43,585.35 - $48,815.59 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.