Responsibilities

• Serve as lead writer and editor for District communications, ensuring consistency with District messaging and brand standards.
• Write and edit news releases, media materials, announcements, public information, and leadership communications.
• Develop newsletters, stakeholder communications, talking points, speeches, presentations, and frequently asked questions.
• Create scripts and supporting content for videos, presentations, ceremonies, interviews, podcasts, and other District productions.
• Develop social media and campaign content in coordination with the Social Media Specialist.
• Adapt content for various audiences and communication channels and maintain communication templates, style resources, and key messages.
• Serve as an active member of the District Crisis Communications Team and support communication during emergencies, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and other urgent situations.
• Gather and verify information and prepare emergency notifications, stakeholder communications, media responses, talking points, and related materials.
• Coordinate with District and campus leaders to ensure communications are accurate, legally appropriate, and aligned with District messaging.
• Maintain crisis communication templates, contacts, and reference materials and provide communications support outside of regular work hours when needed.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, media relations, community outreach, or a related field
• Experience producing professional content for print, digital, executive, or organizational communications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write for multiple audiences and platforms, organize complex information, verify facts, and communicate technical or sensitive topics clearly
• Knowledge of public relations, media relations, crisis communications, journalism, and professional writing practices
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective interpersonal and public speaking skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups