Media and Communications Specialist III *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

Requisition No: 855908 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: Media and Communications Specialist III *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000048 

Salary:  $41,463.50 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2025 

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FWC Office of Community Relations

Media and Communications Specialist III *PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

$1,594.75 Biweekly; $41,463.50 Annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Office of Community Relations

Media and Communications Specialist III – CS 77000048

*PENDING RECLASSIFICATION*

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Requirements: 

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Job Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Office of Community Relations (CRO) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a Social Media Coordinator to help further the agency’s mission. The Office of Community Relations coordinates the public-communication efforts of FWC’s divisions and offices. These efforts include creating content consisting of text and graphics, photos and video, then posting content on multiple social media platforms. Staff also handles breaking news, safety alerts and public outreach events. The position may include some travel and could attend up to 5 commission meetings per year. CRO coordinates messaging and activities to educate Floridians and visitors of the role and value of Florida's fish and wildlife resources and to foster a sense of stewardship for these resources.

The FWC has an atmosphere of people who are passionate about what they do and have a strong desire to help residents and visitors of Florida while balancing the needs of the state’s fish and wildlife resources. The successful candidate for the Social Media Coordinator position will be proactive and passionate about the agency’s success and the public’s perception of the agency.

This position reports to the Social Media Manager in the Office of Community Relations and will work closely with the Community Relations Director, AV Team Leader, the Creative Services team, and other agency staff as and when needed. The person in this position may need to work outside of standard business hours occasionally and there will be overnight travel when required.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• This position provides assistance and support for our social media accounts and manager. Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation. Seeks to garner public support for the agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and pro-active manner.

• Lead in collaborating with Public Information Coordinators, division staff, and other staff to write and edit creditable messaging for FWC’s social media platforms.
• Assists Social Media assistant in monitoring FWC’s social media accounts, including but not limited to providing customer service within social platform comment sections.
• Assists Social Media Manager in scheduling and posting social media content for FWC’s social media platforms, such as but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
• Provides backup for Social Media Manager during vacation or work travel as required (occasional evenings and weekends as needed).
• Collaborates with creative services team and other agency staff to produce and edit digital media such as videos (both short-form and long-form), photographs, PowerPoint presentations, web images, advertisements, memes/gifs, animations, and other communications tools.
• Candidate should be prepared to be on or off camera to produce content for social media. Available for periodic travel.
• Advertising and marketing background appreciated, digital advertising experience a plus.
• Customer service: Responds to questions from the public via social media direct messages and email.
• Checks and confirms facts, information and photo credits within the agency and with a multitude of external entities as required.

• Actively garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time.
• Experienced in using Microsoft 365 apps including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments and projects according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational skills and managing tasks with attention to detail and time efficiency.
• Ability to quickly and effectively prioritize and process information and requests from external and internal sources.
• Ability to positively communicate and build relationships with a variety of professionals including staff and vendors.
• Skilled in utilizing social media platforms for business/organization accounts, including (but not limited to) Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and Flickr. Must be an experienced visual storyteller.
• Knowledge of producing Stories/Reels, Canva, and a variety of video and photo editing software with both laptop and phone apps.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including (but not limited to) Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to listen effectively, understand and evaluate information/data.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Experience in creating digital media that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Six (6) years of experience in journalism, public relations, or a related field; 2 of which must have been in communications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or completion of a program of study from a vocational/technical school, or community college in communication, journalism, public relations, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years experience in communications or related field can substitute for the required experience.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.