Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Communications: Manage IUSD’s social media strategy and content, including photography, video, graphics and multimedia storytelling.
• Tell IUSD’s Stories: Lead editorial planning and content development for District news, feature stories and our monthly publication.
• Support Website Communications: Provide support for the District's Website Project, helping oversee content, strategy and continuous improvement for the District website and approximately 45 school websites.
• Develop Strategic Campaigns: Partner with District departments to develop and implement communication plans and campaigns supporting major programs, initiatives and priorities.
• Provide Communications Counsel: Serve as a trusted communications partner to District departments and school sites.
• Support Media Relations: Assist with research for media inquiries, and serve as backup to the Public Affairs and Information Officer.
• Monitor Trends: Track media and social media conversations to identify emerging issues, opportunities and trends.

Requirements

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations or public affairs.
• Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Social Media Expertise: Deep knowledge of social platforms, emerging trends and evolving best practices, with the creativity and judgment to know what will resonate with audiences and what is appropriate for a public organization.
• Experience managing websites and digital communications.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Sound judgment, creativity and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, political science or a related field is preferred.