Director, Media Relations and Content Florida SouthWestern State College - 4.2 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Editorial project management AP style Public Relations Confidential information handling Social media post writing Bachelor's degree in communications Content creation for general public Marketing Bachelor's degree in public relations Writing press releases Feature writing Bachelor's degree in marketing Bachelor's degree in journalism Bachelor's degree in English Brand storytelling Journalist relationship development Journalism Communications Managing projects Content planning Strategic communications English Senior level Editorial guidelines Marketing Web writing Websites Full Job Description Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Director, Media Relations and Content to join our team of exceptional employees. This position leads the College's media relations, editorial content development, and executive communications initiatives under the strategic direction of the Managing Director of Communications and External Affairs. The director provides professional leadership for institutional storytelling and media engagement, including news releases, institutional publications, executive communications, social media, web content, and feature storytelling. The Director works collaboratively with the Managing Director to implement communications initiatives that are accurate, timely, aligned with institutional priorities, and reflective of the College's mission and voice. The position develops high-quality content for internal and external audiences, leads day-to-day media relations activities, manages assigned executive and presidential communications projects, and coordinates the editorial planning and production of the College magazine and related publications under the strategic direction of the Managing Director. Please click here to see the complete job description.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, or a related field. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional work experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, marketing, content strategy, or a related area. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, including experience developing press releases, feature stories, executive communications, web content, and social media content. Strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with AP Style or other professional editorial standards.

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs Generous paid time off includes sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks Florida retirement membership (FRS) Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents

Salary:

$85,000.00 Accepting applications through September 13, 2026. Submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS! Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status. Questions about educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer.