Director of Communication
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Job Location:
Cypress, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in journalism or related communication field from an accredited college or university;
- Exceptional writing skills;
- Demonstrated proficiency in copy editing desktop publishing and image editing;
- Understanding of social media and ability to build engagement across multiple platforms;
- Working knowledge of graphic design and mixed media production;
- Ability to use personal computer and software for word processing desktop publishing image editing graphic design and videography;
- Marketing experience preferred;
- Public education experience preferred;
- Media training and experience preferred;
- Website CMS experience preferred;
- Mass notification system experience preferred;
- At least three (3) years work experience in communication or marketing field;
- At least three (3) years of management experience;
- Editing and proofreading experience with advanced knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style;
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality essential;
- Demonstrated strong work ethic / organizational skills; and
- Sound judgment and decision-making
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Annual Contract 250 Days
SALARY:
$113294 (BA 9)
Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implement and update comprehensive district-level communication plan.
- Prepare and provide information to the public about the activities goals and policies of the school district.
- Create and distribute publications and pertinent information about the district and its activities to employees and the community.
- Manage and update official district social media channels.
- Publish news and distribute press releases about student staff and district accomplishments goals and activities.
- Oversee district website and intranet.
- Oversee districts mass notification systems sending out emergency and non-emergency messages when needed.
- Assist assistant superintendent of communication and community relations with media statements and facilitation.
- Manage a marketing budget and coordinate a comprehensive marketing plan with external marketing agency.
- Oversee and plan video coverage and production schedule.
- Oversee and plan regular bond-related communication.
- Oversee district translation and interpretation efforts.
- Supervise and manage assistant director communication web multimedia translation and video production staff members.
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings and oversee meeting communication duties including live video stream and deaf translation services.
- Gather and log monthly department statistics;
- Manage a freelance staff and budget to ensure thorough coverage of after-hours
- Frequent after-hours and/or weekend work.
- Frequent travel to district facilities.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the assistant superintendent of communication and community relations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.
INQUIRIES:
Joel Weckerly
Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Until filled
All applications will be reviewed
Not all applicants will be interviewed
BECOME AN ADMINISTRATOR WITH CFISD:
Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, Texas, is committed to hiring outstanding applicants who meet our district standards. As the third largest school district in Texas, we hire top talent from all around the nation to educate our more than 118,000 students. CFISD ... View more
