Beacon College has been transforming the lives of neurodiverse students for more than 30 years.

The Communications Manager plays a key role in amplifying that impact—bringing the College’s mission to life through compelling storytelling, strategic communications, and digital engagement.

This is an opportunity for a creative, collaborative communicator to shape how Beacon is seen regionally, nationally, and globally while contributing to enrollment, advancement, and brand growth.

TITLE: Communications Manager

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement

WORK TYPE: Full-Time | Staff

LOCATION: Beacon College, Leesburg, Florida

FLSA: Exempt Salary

DIVISION: Advancement and Strategy

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Manager supports the execution of integrated communications strategies and develops high-quality content across digital, print, and social platforms. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging aligned with Beacon’s mission and brand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Develop and execute content that supports strategic communications priorities, including enrollment, advancement, and brand awareness

 Create and manage compelling multi-platform content (web, social media, email, print)

 Plan and manage social media presence, including content creation, publishing, and performance optimization

 Write and distribute email communications and campaigns, including segmentation and performance tracking

 Collaborate with campus partners to ensure clear, consistent, and effective messaging across departments

 Monitor and analyze communications performance, providing insights to improve engagement and reach

 Support media relations efforts, including drafting press materials and tracking coverage

 Assist with communications planning and execution for institutional events and initiatives

 Maintain brand consistency across all communications and provide guidance to internal stakeholders

 Provide support for website updates and assist with urgent communications, including crisis response

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education (Required)

 Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Experience (Required)

 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or digital marketing

Experience & Skills (Preferred)

 Experience creating and managing multi-platform content

 Proficiency with content creation tools (e.g., Canva or Adobe Creative Suite)

 Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress or similar)

 Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact or similar)

 Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools

 Basic understanding of SEO and digital performance metrics

Key Competencies

 Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

 Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 Collaborative, service-oriented mindset

 Strong organizational and analytical skills

 Sound judgment in high-visibility or time-sensitive situations

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications

 Photography, video, or multimedia storytelling experience

 Familiarity with crisis communications

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction across campus and digital platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

This description is intended to outline the general scope of responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Moburst, a leading global digital marketing agency, has joined forces with Uproar PR to create Uproar by Moburst - a powerhouse in innovative marketing and public relations. Trusted by top brands, we deliver bold strategies and creative campaigns that make an impact.

We're looking for an Account Executive to join our dynamic team!

The Role:
In this role, you will work alongside a team of top-tier professionals to craft strategic PR programs. You will be responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and securing high-impact media coverage that moves the needle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily communication with clients via email and phone, ensuring a high level of service.

• Draft precise and creative press releases, award applications, and compelling pitches.

• Conduct daily outreach to secure top-tier media coverage.

• Build and maintain strategic media lists using industry-leading tools, including Muck Rack.

• Lead and mentor the Account Coordinator and interns to ensure team success.

Requirements:

• 1.5+ years of experience as an Account Coordinator or Account Executive within a PR/Marketing agency.

• Strong proficiency in building media lists and pitching; Muck Rack experience is a strong advantage.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

• Strong communication, presentation, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to attend in-person client meetings and events as needed.

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Job Description

General Functions:

This is professional work involved in assisting in program development and implementation of community education activities, special events, promotions and special projects and communications for a department or division. 

Representative Duties/Assignments:

• Develops or assists in the development of marketing and communications plans to support both short and long-range organizational objectives.

• Supports organizational initiatives and events, as needed.

• Develops or assists in the development of marketing and communication materials across multiple platforms to include but not limited to, interactive, mass, target and broadcast media, and special events.

• Performs assistance in implementing community outreach programs.

• Responsible for production of accurate and quality informational pieces that support marketing and communications efforts. These may include, but are not limited to, newsletters, web site, email, and other collateral material.

• Organizes, tracks and details expenses associated with marketing and communications planning and expenditures.

• Obtains or designs and implements market and customer research.

• Writes and edits releases, articles, promotional material and similar publications to disseminate information concerning programs, services and achievements of County agencies/departments.

• Coordinates media and community relations for Department/Division.

• May supervise subordinate employees.

• Manages the Division website and social media platforms.

• Develops digital and print communication materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, graphics, photography, and video content.

• Coordinates marketing and promotion of educational programs, volunteer initiatives, and special events.

• Collaborates with faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners on communication strategies and outreach efforts.

• Monitors communication performance and recommends improvements based on analytics and audience engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with a major in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications, public or business administration, or a related field and three (3) years of experience with broad exposure to marketing and public relations, communications; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Must possess effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups, skills in team building, consensus building, persuasion and negotiation. 

Preferences:

Application Deadline

Open Date: 06/09/2026
Close Date: 06/23/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $28.75
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

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Job Summary

Nature of Work:

The Orlando Police Department is seeking a dynamic and motivated Public Information Officer (PIO) to join its Public Information Office. This position performs professional communications and media relations work by managing internal and external communications, supporting public safety messaging, and serving as a liaison between the Orlando Police Department, the media, and the community.

The PIO serves as a secondary spokesperson for the Chief of Police and the Orlando Police Department and is responsible for responding to media inquiries, coordinating press conferences, preparing talking points and news releases, managing social media platforms, developing digital content, and supporting community engagement initiatives.

Unlike traditional communications positions, this role regularly responds to critical incidents, major investigations, officer-involved incidents, public safety emergencies, and high-profile community events. This is not a traditional 8-to-5 communications position. Candidates should expect to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call assignments, and may be required to respond to critical incidents with little or no notice.

The position operates in an on-call status and serves as a key member of the department's response to major incidents and events that require timely, accurate, and professional public communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Emergency Management, Public Relations, Multimedia, Graphic Design, English, or Communications and a minimum of five (5) years experience working in media or public relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Polygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees.

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A quick summary about the Manager of Communications role:

Do you work in PR/Communications? Have you ever wanted to work in professional sports? We are hiring for a Manager of Communications for our Osceola Magic G-League team! You will be responsible for leading the Public Relations and Communications strategy for the Osceola Magic with exceptional public speaking and writing skills. Additionally, this position is expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail while driving messages to key internal and external role-players.

What the Manager of Communications will do:

• Research and write press releases and content for the team website, newsletters, blogs, presentations, game production, broadcast, and more.

• Create copy for all public address reads in-arena and broadcast promoting Magic initiatives and select partner assets.

• Leverage traditional media tools to drive brand awareness (radio, newspaper, broadcast, television).

• Manage media relationships to maximize brand exposure via strategic partnerships.

• Manage all media requests, scheduling all interviews with the team.

• Arrange and coordinate press conferences and plan events, assisting with marketing to help plan events.

• Review all fan and season ticket member newsletters created within Marketing department.

• Act as liaison between business and basketball operations with updated league rules, organizational goals, and the scheduling of team appearances.

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.

• Maintain schedule for broadcast team while providing game notes, roster sheets, stories and sponsor reads for on-air.

• Develop and implement effective brand messaging and communication strategies, in coordination with the Director of Marketing.

• Craft stories with local media to be produced on team website and social media along with Orlando Magic outlets.

• Create and manage credentials for VIPs and members of the Media.

• Produce a digital media book for the Osceola Magic organization both in active seasons and historical data.

• Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce a high-quality and error-free copy on external marketing and media.

• Oversee the accuracy of all hourly staff’s ABI hours and commissions submitted to Orlando.

• Meticulously track and submit all team expenses, account receivables and invoice requests through team budget.

• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and work synergistically to achieve department and organization goals.

• All other duties as assigned.

 What the Manager of Communications needs to have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years with Public Relations or Communications experience is required.

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills required.

• Strategic and creative mindset.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure required.

• Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

• Graphic design and video production ability preferred.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

• Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.

• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.

• Exhibit good leadership, judgement and decision-making skills.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the organization.

• Ability to work all Osceola Magic home games plus a select number of non-Magic events. This includes the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to stand on feet and walk for 3+ hours per game