Communications & Mrkg Mgr

• Job Identification 40941
• Job Category Communications & Marketing
• Posting Date 09/15/2025, 10:26 AM
• Apply Before 09/29/2025, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Locations 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL,
  34243, US
• Hiring Salary $80,000
• Essential Personnel No

Job Description

The
Communications and Marketing Manager plays a key role in advancing the University of South Florida’s strategic priorities and elevating the
university’s national reputation. Based at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, this in-person role is part of the University
Communications and Marketing (UCM) team and works closely with peers across the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses to
ensure alignment and consistency across the USF brand and support USF’s position as a top research institution.

This position blends
compelling storytelling, media relations, digital content creation, and strategic communication. The ideal candidate brings the mindset and
technical abilities of a multimedia journalist who is able to take a story from concept to final product by writing compelling content and
capturing supporting photos, video, and other media to bring the story to life across multiple platforms and enhance the university’s
visibility.

Responsibilities

Multimedia Storytelling

• Serve as a multimedia journalist
  by writing, editing, and capturing content (photos/video) to create fully developed stories suitable for web, newsletters, social media,
  print and other channels.
• Ensure stories include engaging visuals and multimedia elements to enhance audience impact and broaden
  reach.

Content Development

• Write creative, brand-consistent content for news articles, press releases,
  websites, magazines, presentations, and social media.
• Coordinate the distribution of content across platforms, including email
  newsletters, web pages, and digital signage.

Media Relations & Publicity

• Respond to media inquiries and
  proactively pitch stories to secure positive coverage for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
• Coordinate press kits, editorial
  calendars, media lists, and analytics reporting to inform future story development.

Strategic
Communications

• Work alongside campus leaders and UCM colleagues across all three campuses to develop and implement
  communications strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Contribute to the university’s crisis communications planning and
  execution.

Digital & Editorial Oversight

• Manage news content to ensure timely updates and alignment with
  USF’s brand and messaging.
• Assist in editorial planning and contribute to university publications
• Provide proofreading,
  editing, and quality assurance across digital and print materials.

Performs other duties as
assigned.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University
of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven
workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In
2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class
benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs,
generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a
top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg,
Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida.
U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an
all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation
to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be
made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA
Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.