Job Description

Requisition No: 857779 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL WRITER - 22008797

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22008797 

Salary: $61,515.60 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Position Title

Professional Writer

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Communications Office, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$61,515.60 Annually

Job Description

The Office of the State Courts Administrator is seeking a skilled writer and content producer to join a dynamic team of communications professionals supporting the State Courts System. Florida’s courts have a compelling story to share, and we are looking for a team member eager to tell that story in a clear, engaging, and informative way.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the mission of the courts to protect rights and liberties, uphold the law, and provide a peaceful resolution of disputes through the development of high-quality communications for both internal and external audiences. You’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals across the state and at all levels of the judicial system.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment that encourages professional growth and personal fulfillment. This is a highly responsible role ideal for an inquisitive, detail-oriented, deadline-driven storyteller with a passion for creating content that informs, inspires, and connects.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Creative Writing.

Experience: Four years of related work experience in journalism, editing, or writing.

Competencies

Writing: A demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and engagingly under deadlines is required – including creating video, graphic, and online content.

Data Responsibility: Conducts research to discover new methodologies or to find solutions for unresolved problems. Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; modifies policies, procedures, or methodologies based on findings.

People Responsibility: Coordinate with topic experts to assess potential topic areas for articles for publication, gather background information on these topic areas, achieve a detailed and accurate understanding of these topic areas, and get feedback on the finished product.

Interview judges, court administrators, public information officers, justice partners, and others for required information to produce compelling content.

Assets Responsibility: Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving economies and/or preventing losses through the management or handling of assets.

Mathematical Requirements: Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percentages. Sophisticated approach to data analysis and a basic understanding of data presentation.

Communications Requirements: Reads and interprets highly complex professional and legal materials involving abstract theories and concepts; writes about complex legal memoranda and reports; develops and presents reports in a way that is straightforward, easy to understand, and relatable. Experience with online content management is required.

Complexity of Work: Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data, and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of Decision: Makes decisions with serious impact - affects most units in the organization and may affect other organizations and the general public.

Equipment Usage: Handle office machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as computers, peripherals, video and photographic equipment, or software programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to use Microsoft Office products.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to work collaboratively with management staff.

Ability to manage multiple and complex projects.

Ability to work independently, to research and make recommendations on innovations and best practices for assigned projects, and to meet deadlines.

A basic knowledge and understanding of the structure and operations of the Florida judicial system is not required, but is considered beneficial.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, as well as explanations for any gaps in employment.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

How to Apply

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at  jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/

Upload and submit writing samples that demonstrate the ability to synthesize complex ideas into relatable, clear, impactful language using text, graphics, and multimedia elements, ideally on topics of public policy.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

I f you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.

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.

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