Responsibilities

• Identify and tell stories to promote schools through strong writing and multimedia content about district news, events, programs, services, students, staff and facilities.
• Plan, write and edit content for websites, digital and print newsletters, social media and press releases.
• Create social media and web content, including photos, videos and graphics, related to academics, athletics, extracurriculars, community events and district initiatives.
• Coordinate with news media and district staff on coverage of district news.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, public affairs or a closely related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong command of grammar and the ability to submit clean copy on deadline
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to manage relationships, work in a team, work with senior leadership, and effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tight deadlines simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience working in the communications field preferred

Benefits

• We offer an excellent benefits package, including: sick days, vacation days and paid holidays; health, dental and vision insurance; and membership in a public pension-based retirement system.