PRESS SECRETARY

Requisition No: 862107

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PRESS SECRETARY- 77000711 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000711

Salary: $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2025

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Office Of Communications

Press Secretary

Salary: $60,000.00

1875 Orange Ave. E.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office of Communications

Press Secretary- 77000711

Leon County

**Pending Reclassification to SES**

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. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

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

Overview:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Office of Communications seeks a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Press Secretary to help further the agency’s mission. The Office of Communications coordinates the public communication efforts of FWC’s divisions and offices to educate Floridians and visitors about the role and value of Florida's fish and wildlife resources and foster a sense of stewardship.

The FWC is populated by people who are passionate about what they do and strongly desire to help Florida's residents and visitors while balancing the needs of the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

The successful candidate for the Press Secretary position will be proactive and passionate about the agency’s success and the public’s perception of the agency.

This position reports to the Communications Director. It will work closely with the Social Media Manager, Multimedia Services Manager, Production Specialists, Graphics Specialists, Budget Analyst, Statewide Call Center Director, and other agency staff as and when needed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• At least two years of professional experience in communications, public/media relations, and writing in a professional setting, in addition to:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Management or team lead experience.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion in response to high-profile incidents.
• Ability to operate well under pressure, manage multiple projects and work positively in a team environment.
• Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the department’s communications director in planning, developing, managing and coordinating communications strategies, including social media messaging across all platforms.
• Sync communications strategies and messaging with agency goals, priorities and focus.
• Make timely and effective decisions.
• Assist in the coordination of media public records requests across the agency.
• Assist in performing media liaison duties for the agency during high-profile incidents.
• Plan and develop informational materials for press conferences and other media events and assist the communications director with coordinating such events.
• Serve as the media spokesperson for multiple assigned program areas, responding to media requests by providing timely, clear, concise, and consistent information related to FWC’s programs, policies, and activities. This includes issues that may be of a sensitive or urgent nature.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and revise communications deliverables as needed (e.g. public notices, articles, news releases, informational bulletins, and fact sheets.) Will serve as the main backup for sending out communications deliverables.
• Staff press conferences, media events, editorial boards, groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, bill-signings, public meetings, and staff events as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Communications and Divisions/Offices within FWC.
• Compile and distribute daily electronic news clips to agency staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.