Performs the full range of professional duties required to draft high-level talking points that will serve as a foundation for all key messaging on critical Division issues for senior leadership, School Board members, and the Division Superintendent; serves as the senior writer and supports executive-level communications projects; researches, writes, and prepares remarks, talking points, executive-level correspondence and strategic messaging to support communicating the Division's mission and vision.

Location:
Gatehouse Administration Center

Senior Communications Specialist/Writer (Readvertisement)

Percent Full-Time:
Full Time

Contract Length:
260-Day Contract

Salary Grade
[Salary Information] :
Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 007

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Open
Until
Filled:
Yes

Office:
Communication and Community Relations

Re-Adv.
Position:
Yes

Qualifications:
Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience related to journalism in a media setting and/or high-level writing in a pressurized environment.
• May require work on evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Knowledge of current best practices to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of public education, journalism/news media, and public relation practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to public information, privacy rights, and communications.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style and grammar.
• Skilled in executive-level writing, proofreading, and editing.
• Skilled in understanding the subtle messaging behind a choice of words.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to write formal speeches and craft talking points on complex policy issues.
• Ability to write effectively under pressure within a fast-paced, deadline driven, and complex environment.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain successful cooperative relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Posting Title:
Senior Communications Specialist/Writer (Readvertisement)

Job Type:
Communications