Position Type:
Central Office Administration

Date Posted:
12/21/2021

Location:
Superintendents Office

School/Location
Providence School Department
797 Westminster Street
Administration Building - Superintendent's Office
Chief Communications Officer
12-Month Non-union position

Job ID: 4639

Job Description
Contingent upon funding

The Chief Communication Officer will manage the development, implementation and oversight effective communication and media relations strategies for the Providence Public School District. The Chief Communication Officer will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Providence School Department and will provide advisement to the Superintendent and Leadership Team on communications related issues, including key messaging for the district. Additionally, the Chief Communication officer will drive the strategy around developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to maximize media and public relations opportunities in the district.

***Accommodations for virtual interviews will be made during this hiring season, please apply***

Roles & Responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage all internal and external communication and media relations initiatives.Develop, implement and oversee effective strategies for the Providence Public School District to all audiences, internal and external;Design short and long-term strategic communication plans;Manage crisis communication responses, press Inquiries, press releases and interviews;Support APRA Requests from Media;Oversee Message Development, proactive media pitches, district editorial calendar, and talking point development;Develop and maintain strong relationships with local TV, print and radio media outlets, as well as national education-related print media outlets;Develop and oversee social media for the district;Manage the regular collection of information from schools and departments to raise awareness of the positive activities that are happening in the District through promotion in the local media outlets;Collaborate in producing various publications, including press releases, op eds, newsletters, prospectus papers, brochures, recruitment materials, fact sheets and reports, as well as videos, to promote on school district activities, events, initiatives and programs;Support school leaders and schools with development of their own communication platforms, including websites and other parent engagement tools;Develop and conduct communications workshops and training sessions for District employees to enhance their skills in effective media communications;Prepare speeches/presentations for the Superintendent and Leadership Team as needed;Work closely with various city and state departments and agencies;Oversee the development and maintenance District Web Site and its design;Perform other functions as directed by the Superintendent and Chief of Staff to fulfill the District's comprehensive communications plans.

Salary Rate Range
$132,102 - $161-153

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Master's degree preferred) from an accredited institution of higher learningA minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public broadcasting, public relations or a related field or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of media relations and practices (T.V., radio, print and social media)Strong working knowledge of principles of effective communication.Ability to maintain composure while under pressureExcellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsCommitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and visionYou must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employmentBilingual PreferredSelected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.