Director of Public Relations

Independence, MO (On-site)

$90K/yr – $105K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive district-wide public relations and communications, coordinating strategy, media relations, and stakeholder messaging for the Independence School District.

  • Must-have: Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field with 5+ years in journalism/public relations.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating PR across 30 schools and managing staff.
  • Standout: Ability to create district communication plans and handle media requests.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Determine communication protocol in a wide variety of circumstances
  • Consult on strategic communication to meet short and long-term goals
  • Determine best format for communication
  • Responsible for communication between the district and internal/external audiences
  • Responsible for management of staff creating website and social media content
  • Leadership of several internal groups, including PR Liaisons in each of 30 schools
  • Creation of communication plans for various district initiatives
  • Work closely with the media
  • Prepare printed materials that can be shared with external groups or individuals related to District programs and services
  • Prepare district videos

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
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Independence School District

The Independence School District features 20 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, two early education centers and an alternative school. Through programs like the Academies of the iSD, AVID and Leader In Me, the district is committed to improve student quality of life through high quality, innovative education. The Independence School District, through educational rigor and relevance, gives every learner the opportunity to achieve success in an ever-changing world.

Independence, Missouri, USA
1.6K employees