Executive Communications Manager, Office of the President

Responsibilities
Serves as chief writer for the President and First Lady in their official engagements. Responsible for drafting, editing, and managing presidential correspondence, ensuring consistency of tone, accuracy, and alignment with institutional messaging.

Executive Writing : Serve as chief writer for the President and First Lady. Conduct research and gather background material to inform executive remarks. Write and edit talking points, specific speeches, statements, video scripts, quotes, letters, reports, profiles, and other materials that promote and enhance the university's national brand. Collaborate with University Communications and leaders across campus to develop innovative language that articulates key messages and proposes opportunities to advance the university's mission.

Presidential Communications : Draft and produce thank-you letters, formal correspondence, and responses to mailed items from the President and First Lady, ensuring tone and content align with university messaging and institutional priorities. Edit, proofread, and ensure consistency across all letters originating from or addressed to the President's Office, including those submitted by colleges and units across campus.

Special Projects and Event Support : Maintain and update the President's Office protocol invitation list for events and official functions. Oversee the annual Holiday Card process, including design coordination, recipient list management, and timely distribution. Collaborate with graphic designers to develop presidential event invitations that reflect institutional branding and tone. Develop and manage timelines for invitation production and distribution, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed.

Compliance : Support the VP/Chief of Staff and President's Office by developing and implementing best practices for streamlined communication and correspondence handling, editing standards, and response protocols. Maintain confidentiality and ensure all communications comply with university policies, regulations, and privacy standards.

Other Duties : Assist with additional special projects and duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.

Department
Office of the President

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and minimum four years of experience in correspondence, speechwriting, or communications. Additional education may substitute for experience at an equivalent rate.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

Successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.

Position authorized for a university cellular allowance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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