COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST at GREATER SOUTHERN TIER BOCES | Elmira, NY

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Elmira, NY (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-district public messaging and media relations, with hands on control of materials, crisis communications, and digital content across websites and social channels.

Media & Communications: Own the spokesperson role, field media inquiries, and coordinate press coverage across districts.
Content & Design: Own creation and editing of newsletters, brochures, calendars, and digital assets using Adobe CC and Canva.
Public Messaging & Crisis: Own timely public statements, press releases, and crisis comms to protect and inform the community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provides public information and promotional services for BOCES and its member districts to the community at large
Serves as the media liaison and spokesperson; responds to media inquiries and coordinates press coverage
Writes, edits and designs informational and promotional materials, including newsletters, calendars, catalogs, brochures, flyers, planners, banners, charts and related publications
Assists with crisis communication and time sensitive public messaging
Prepares and distributes press releases, public statements, media advisories, advertisements, and correspondence for the media and general public
Coordinates communication efforts across multiple districts and may be assigned to work at component school district locations
Develops and manages content for websites and social media platforms
Produces and edits basic photography and video content for communication and promotional materials
Utilizes communication and design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, website platforms, Microsoft Office, and other design tools as needed
Attends professional development and training opportunities as offered or requested

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communications, English, Journalism, the Humanities, or a related field
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Media, Communications, English, Journalism, the Humanities, or a related field and one (1) years of experience in public, print, audio or electronic media communications
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above in A and B
Good Knowledge of publicity principles and methods
good organizational ability
skill in the performance of public relations activities
good written communication skills
possession of good verbal and communication skills
working knowledge of educational services
demonstrated skill in the utilization of desktop publishing software and other word processing software