For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 537890
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Broadcast Media leads strategic external communications and multimedia production to tell the FIU story across local, national, and international broadcast and new media channels. While primarily responsible for supporting brand messages on TV and strategically placing experts, the Senior Director integrates these efforts into the university's broader digital, marketing, and editorial media strategies. Working closely with the Director of National Media, Senior Director of Media Relations, the Associate Vice President for Media and Executive Communications, and the Senior Vice President of the division, the Senior Director is a key part of the issue management and emergency communication team.
- Leads FIU's broadcast media strategy and interactions with local, national and international outlets.
- Executes an integrated national strategy to support the FIU brand in collaboration with the Director of National Media.
- Serves as a strategic adviser in fostering relationships with newsroom leadership, with local radio and other radio networks, for the purpose of furthering, protecting the FIU brand and advancing the FIU story.
- Directs the comprehensive new media strategy for FIU's presence in podcasts and non-traditional media, ensuring these efforts leverage digital/electronic channels to increase visibility and traffic across the brand.
- Participates and works closely with the director of communication and the Office of the President on bringing thought leadership to television through interview and special appearances for the president.
- Participates in staffing the president while preparing for interviews and in writing talking points for interviews.
- Leads and supervises the assistant director for multimedia production, to place TV-ready FIU content in local, national and international outlets.
- Executes messaging and managing broadcast media during an emergency.
- Directs the voice-over work for FIU on-hold and other FIU communications.
- Serves as a strategic adviser to FIU Police and aids in police communications plans.
- Participates in teasing out story angles suitable for broadcast with the assistance of the research communications team and with faculty.
- Leads one-on-one and group media training sessions for researchers and university leaders, as necessary.
- Directs and leads staff in producing TV shoots on and off campus.
- Leads the logistics and management of day of activities for FIU events requiring TV/Radio coverage.
- Collaborates with unit communicators to pitch and coordinate broadcast interviews for FIU experts across the university.
- Participates in creating and updating expert lists, media coverage reports, and in writing and editing media materials, as needed.
- Develops and integrates metrics into broadcast and multimedia projects that clearly demonstrate the value, reach, and market effectiveness of media initiatives and campaigns.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience or a Master's degree and six (6) years of experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in working with local and national media outlets, supported by an established, robust network of newsroom and broadcast contacts.
- Experience in working with faculty in a higher education institution, particularly in teasing out research story angles and providing on-camera media training for academic leaders.
- Proven track record of executing strategic crisis communications and issue management on a local or national scale.
- Experience advising C-suite executives or senior leadership on high-stakes communications, operational shifts, or crisis management strategies that directly protected or enhanced the organization's reputation.
Job Category
Advertised Salary
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:30 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
