Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Title:Communications Specialist
Reports to:Communications Officer
Dept./School:Communications Office
Primary Purpose:
Work under minimal supervision to organize and perform the routine work activities of the public information office. Assist with preparation of written materials for district publications as well as videography.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associates degree
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrated skills in writing proofreading editing desktop publishing photography and vidoegraphy.
Excellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and memos
Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignments on short notice with little or no direction
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets perform data analysis and do word processing
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to meet established deadlines
Experience:
years editorial or desktop publishing experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Publications and Information Services
- Assist with writing copy for brochures and publications produced by public information office. Read copy to detect errors in spelling punctuation and syntax.
- Assist with production publication and distribution of district publications and news releases.
- Transcribe recorded interviews and notes.
- Take photographs and video for district publications presentations and displays. Record meetings or programs (both video and audio) throughout the district.
Records Reports and Correspondence
- Maintain a log of media calls and information requests.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records correspondence and other documents as required.
Other
- Answer incoming calls and respond to routine inquiries from public media board of trustees and staff as directed. Refer nonroutine inquiries to communications officer.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; camera(s) video cameras; desktop publishing software
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
