Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Develop video, photo, and written content for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, promotional materials, and other district communications.
• Social Media & Communications: Manage district social media channels, create and schedule content, monitor engagement, and support communication plans that advance district initiatives.
• Digital Media Management: Capture, edit, organize, and maintain photo and video assets, ensuring content aligns with district brand standards and is securely archived.
• Event Coverage: Provide communications support for district events through planning, photography, videography, and promotional content, including occasional early morning, evening, or weekend assignments.
• Technology & Professional Knowledge: Utilize district communication platforms and design tools, including ParentSquare, Finalsite, Canva, Google Workspace, and other technologies, while staying informed on district initiatives, communication trends, and best practices.
• Crisis Communications: Assist with timely communications during emergencies or sensitive situations, including website updates, parent notifications, and other district messaging.
• Media & Community Relations: Support media outreach, monitor media coverage, maintain media contact lists, and communicate professionally with stakeholders, community partners, and news media as directed.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Provide general administrative support to the Public Relations Department, including scheduling, correspondence, maintaining records, conducting research, and assisting with departmental projects and daily operations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in journalism or its equivalent required
• Experience in journalism, marketing, public relations, or similar field required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience in all social media platforms and analytics preferred, as well as website management
• Ability to shoot and edit video, as well as still photography
• Strong technology skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
• Proven track record managing multiple projects on deadline

Preferred

• Experience in all social media platforms and analytics preferred, as well as website management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance