Responsibilities

• Manage the District’s press office and media relations team in effective and successful communications initiatives and campaigns.
• Write press releases, media statements, speeches, memoranda, as well as reports and briefs communicating the District’s goals and messages.
• Oversee the inquiries received from press and facilitate gathering information across departments within the District to provide accurate and timely responses.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, statewide, and national media outlets.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of coordinated efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance against established goals and metrics, implementing corrective measures when necessary.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the department's area of focus.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in communications role with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Excellent writing skills with experience drafting op-eds, blog posts, press releases, statements, speeches, memoranda, and professional correspondence.
• Outstanding editing skills with experience editing the types of written materials listed above as well as reports and briefs.
• Experience drafting quotes
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Knowledge of K-12 education
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communications initiatives that drive organizational growth and impact.