Job Board
Below is a list of current job openings supplied by our members and friends of FPRA Tampa Bay.
Employers: Post your available positions on FPRA Tampa Bay's Web site and find qualified candidates.
Date: August 13, 2010
Title: Public Relations Director
Responsibilities:
• Directs and implements integrated Public Relations programs
• Develops message strategy in support of Investor outreach
• Supports M&A activity (as required)
• Serves as chief speechwriter for CEO
• Develops, directs and implements integrated global Employee Communications program
• Directs marketing communications strategic content
• Provides Communications Leadership
• Manage Vendor Relationships
• Manages PR team
Qualifications:
• BS or BA degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience. MBA/MA desirable.
• 7-10 years of marketing communications/marketing services management experience.
• Exceptional written communications skills and speechwriting skills. Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams, projects, vendors and initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong leadership capabilities and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate others without having direct authority.
• Ability to manage and execute on multiple, critical projects simultaneously in diverse areas under pressure.
• Strong influencing and complex problem solving/decision making skills to interface with members of the organization and recommend ideas and concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of marketing principles and theories to effectively plan strategy.
• Knowledge of global telecommunications industry helpful to effectively communicate and promote the complex technologies in the marketplace.
• Understanding of the competitive landscape across multiple markets and cultures to support the organization globally.
• Action and detail oriented with global mindset
Type: Full time
Location: Tampa, FL
Company description: Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) makes mobile work for more than 800 mobile operators, cable and Internet providers, and enterprises in over 160 countries. With unmatched expertise and more than 20 years simplifying the complexities of roaming, messaging and networking, Syniverse serves as the force at the center of the mobile communications universe, keeping people connected today and forging new connections for tomorrow. Nobody knows mobile like Syniverse. For more information, visit www.syniverse.com, follow Syniverse on Twitter or find Syniverse on Facebook. Company website: www.syniverse.com
How to apply: Send your resume to Vena Morrow at vena.morrow@syniverse.com
Date: August 13, 2010
Title: Office Assistant/Receptionist
Organization
Tucker/Hall
Website
www.tuckerhall.com
To Apply: Email hr@tuckerhall.com
Company Description
Tucker/Hall is one of Florida’s leading public relations/public affairs firms. We work with Fortune 500 corporations, large government agencies and non profits, and other growing organizations.
If you want to be a part of an excellent team of professionals while working on exciting and intellectually challenging client projects, Tucker/Hall is the place for you.
We offer training, competitive salary and benefits.
Job Description
Tucker/Hall is one of Florida’s leading public relations/public affairs firms. We work with Fortune 500 corporations, large government agencies and non profits, and other growing organizations.
If you want to be a part of an excellent team of professionals while working on exciting and intellectually challenging client projects, Tucker/Hall is the place for you.
We offer training, competitive salary and benefits.
Qualifications:
Friendly, enthusiastic, energetic and inspiring with people face-to-face and over the phone
Able to communicate in a corporate environment with clients and staff
Able to effectively multitask
Able to prioritize and organize
Reliable, patient and must be able to project a calm and balanced demeanor under pressure
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); PageMaker, the Internet, database management, Adobe, etc.
50% of position is working on research, media databases and other client-related work
Excellent writing skills
Bachelor's degree with high GPA
Knowledge of and passion for Florida
August 25, 2010
Job Title
Publications Coordinator
Organization
University of Tampa
Website
jobs.ut.edu
Company Description
The University of Tampa is a private, residential university located on approximately 100 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the University serves 6,500 students from 50 states and approximately 100 countries. Approximately 70 percent of full-time students live on campus, and more than half of UT students are from Florida.
Job Description
1. Act as liaison between the Office of Public Information and Publications and the Office of Admissions regarding electronic and print publication development.
2. Assist in the development and management of a wide range of enrollment-related web and print publications, such as search pieces, viewbooks, brochures, advertisements, invitations, postcards, mailers and departmental flyers. This may include copywriting, copyediting, layout, design, and project management.
3. Collaborate with other University departments to produce promotional materials. This may include materials for Academic Affairs, Residence Life, Student Affairs, Campus Safety and Security, Career Services, etc.
4. Work with vendors, including design firms and advertising agencies, on publications, advertisements and other PR materials. This may include idea generation, providing copy, ensuring compliance with UT style guidelines, reviewing and copyediting proofs, obtaining print estimates and preparing print-ready materials.
5. Assist in electronic communications -- such as e-mail generation and website writing -- as needed.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Exceptional ability to work in a team environment.
3. Ability to express University messages and branding in print and electronic publications designed for students, parents, alumni and other friends of the University.
4. Ability to manage and complete various elements of a publication project, including writing, editing, layout and some designing.
5. Experience in media, advertising or public relations.
6. Ability to work collegially with internal "clients."
7. Ability to work with a range of professionals, including outside creative agency personnel, printers and advertising representatives.
8. Ability to work proactively and independently, and to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
9. Ability to do internal research to gather information for various publication projects.
10. Copywriting and copyediting experience.
11. Layout and/or graphic design experience, including experience with layout/graphic design software. Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred.
12. Ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely, and to work extended hours occasionally.
14. Knowledge of methods and techniques in publishing desired.
15. Experience working in higher education setting, and knowledge of issues and trends in higher education, a plus, but not required.
Apply via website: jobs.ut.edu
August 25, 2010
Title: PR Account Executive
Qualifications: Full Circle PR is in need of a qualified Account Executive to assist with public relations and marketing responsibilities. This is currently a full-time, telecommute position.
Responsibilities:
* Account management of clients
* Press release writing & pitching – media relations
* Copy writing & proof reading (newsletters, ads, brochures, surveys etc.)
* Event planning and management
* Community relations – seeking events, charities & speaking engagements
* Generating creative campaigns, ideas, marketing and strategies.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
* Must have agency experience.
* Must be able to telecommute.
* Attention to detail.
* Self motivation/self starter.
* Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written communication).
Type:
Full-time
Functions:
Writing / Editing, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategy / Planning
Location:
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area (Must be local, even though telecommute position). If you're relocating, needs to be within 10 days and able to interview this week in-person at your own expense.
Pay Description:
$31,000
Company Description:
A strategic medical growth firm.
Email resume to all@fullcircle-pr.com
Career Level Required Experienced (Non-Manager) Experience Required 2+ to 5 Years Education Required Bachelor's Degree Job Type Employee Job Status Full Time
August 25, 2010
Job Title COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Salary $$43,097.00 - $68,411.00/year
Hillsborough County government provides excellent benefits to its employees. These include participation in the Florida Retirement System, which can provide a retirement pension; an employer contribution into a deferred compensation program (similar to a 401K); short-term and long-term disability; life insurance, affordable health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave; newborn leave; FMLA; tuition reimbursement; membership in a credit union; and much more.
Performs professional public relations duties coordinating the development and administration of a broad range of programs to foster and improve education and community relations throughout Hillsborough County.
MAJOR DUTIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
• Formulates comprehensive program plans and strategies pertaining to developing and improving community relations.
• Coordinates studies to determine program priorities relative to fund utilization and resource allocation.
• Prepares recommendations involving special community funding matters.
• Conducts pertinent research within the area of human relations planning and performs program analysis and statistical research.
• Prepares and delivers verbal, written and visual presentations to advisory councils, citizens's; groups, and government officials.
• May serve as Public Relations or Public Information Officer of a major county agency.
• May supervise subordinate staff personnel engaged in program development, administration, and evaluation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Considerable knowledge of education principles, methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Working knowledge of photographic and audiovisual equipment.
• Working knowledge of the functions, services, procedures and regulations of the unit or department to which assigned.
• Skill in making presentations to groups.
• Ability to collect and organize data and develop presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.
Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; and
Three years of experience planning, implementing, or managing community relations or community education programs.
OR
An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university; and
Four years of experience planning, implementing, or managing community relations or community education programs
OR
Graduation from high school or possessions of a GED certificate; and
Five years of experience planning, implementing, or managing community relations or community education programs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.
Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.
APPLY AT: http://www.jobaps.com/hill/sup/images/default.asp
August 25, 2010
Job Title COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Salary $35,838.00 - $56,888.00/year
Hillsborough County government provides excellent benefits to its employees. These include participation in the Florida Retirement System, which can provide a retirement pension; an employer contribution into a deferred compensation program (similar to a 401K); short-term and long-term disability; life insurance, affordable health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave; newborn leave; FMLA; tuition reimbursement; membership in a credit union; and much more.
Performs skilled technical and artistic work designing, illustrating, lettering, laying-out, producing, and reproducing a variety of graphic materials utilizing the application of computer typesetting and electronic graphics as well as manual methods.
MAJOR DUTIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
• Creates designs and completes graphics work necessary for the preparation of assigned projects for display or reproduction including publication covers, brochures, pamphlets, signs, slides, emblems, charts, graphs, maps, letterheads, certificates, and forms.
• Creates graphics for the Hillsborough television website to ensure that programming data is current and to inform citizens of upcoming events.
• Designs, creates and updates computer graphics and artwork for various television purposes, including videotext bulletin board that is displayed between television programs.
• Records and edits voiceovers for bulletin board.
• Designs and produces graphics such as slides, forms, transparencies, graphs, and charts for presentations.
• Confers with department representatives to determine job requirements, budget, concept/design of job, and review of work performed.
• Edits, manipulates and produces electronic images and layouts in a variety of formats.
• Designs, lays out and produces art work on posters, display panels, charts, diagrams, maps and signage.
• Takes pictures with a digital camera for use in various forms of media creation.
• Maintains electronic and hardcopy archives of all graphic art files.
• Performs other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the design, layout, and preparation of graphic art work.
• Considerable knowledge of computer graphic techniques, electronic generation of type styles, and computerized layout.
• Considerable knowledge of art materials, supplies, equipment, printing practices, and photographic equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of automated and manual drafting and graphics techniques.
• Working knowledge of layout, reproduction, assembly, binding, and distribution of reports, booklets, pamphlets, and other printed matter.
• Skill in lettering, drawing, free hand sketching, drafting, and preparing materials for display or reproduction.
• Skill in producing accurate and detailed reproduction of requested graphics.
• Skill in the use of computer typesetting, electronic graphic equipment, cartographic equipment, and other related equipment utilized for commercial art or drafting purposes.
• Skill in the development and application of graphic arts.
• Ability to plan, create, design, and produce attractive and effective art operations at a professional level of competence.
• Ability to present various data in graphic, pictorial, tabular, and cartographic form.
• Ability to transform verbal and printed information into art work.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
APPLY AT: http://www.jobaps.com/hill/sup/images/default.asp
August 27, 2010
PR Intern
The Public Relations Team in Holland & Knight's Tampa administrative office has an immediate opening for a part-time intern. We are looking for a motivated undergrad/grad student, or recent graduate, with an interest in public relations and media affairs to support the small, yet busy team of media affairs professionals.
Ideal candidates should hold or be pursuing a degree in communications or a related field. Duties include, but are not limited to: building media lists, drafting media advisories and press releases, pitching stories, working with media database services such as Cision/PR Newswire, contacting media to pitch stories or invite media to events and general media-related research and administrative duties. Ideal candidates would have prior pr agency and/or law firm pr experience.
Interested candidates should submit resumes via email to the HR Department at: frm.careers@hklaw.com. Please note "PR intern" in the subject line. EOE AA M/F/D/V
With 1,100 lawyers, 150 practice areas and a global presence, Holland & Knight offers the experience and resources to handle your most difficult legal challenges. But we are dedicated to going beyond, to being your counselors in the fullest sense of the word. That involves more than knowing the law. It's understanding your business and your needs almost as well as you do. It's thinking about how we can serve your long-term interests, and not just the problem of the moment. It's measuring our value by your standards. www.hklaw.com