Specialist- Communications

Days per Year: 226

Min: $61,479

Mid: $74,072

JOB TITLE: Specialist- Communications

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: AM 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Communications Specialist reports directly to the Director of Communications and plays a key role in supporting both internal and external communications. This position involves creating a wide range of district content, including web blog stories, newsletters, news releases, bond updates, parent communiqués, and media responses. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will assist with event planning and contribute to the production of executive and district-level communications, such as publications, speeches, presentations and talking points for the superintendent, as needed.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Portfolio of work (writing samples)
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications or related field from an accredited College or University
• Three years demonstrated success in writing and editing general organizational communications, including strategic communiqués for executives.

Preferred:

• Master''s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in school district communications, media relations, and event planning

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills in writing and editing
• Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
• Ability to use desktop publishing hardware and software
• Ability to work as a team member

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Director of Communications in producing district and school
• Produce a wide range of district content, including web blog stories, newsletters, news releases, bond updates, parent communiqués, and media responses.
• Assist with training district and campus personnel in communications best practices.
• Assist with producing district publications.
• Provide editing support to the communications team.
• Works as a member of the communications team to maintain the district's brand.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, prolonged use of computer, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 15lbs. This position will also require prolonged and irregular hours and the ability to work independently. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.