Job Description: Communications Specialist
Company: Pflugerville ISD
Location: Pflugerville, Texas (ESC Region 13)
Job Category: Public Relations
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $$50,558-$68,403 -
Yearly
Communications Specialist
The Communications Specialist will focus on internal and external communication initiatives by highlighting the success stories of students and staff throughout Pflugerville ISD.
Major Responsibilities:
- Research, write, and edit internal and external communication materials such as website copy, news releases, newsletters, notices sent to parents, brochures and video scripts.
- Develop content for district and campus websites and social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Publish news stories and publicity efforts through appropriate channels.
- Ability to conceptualize, write and edit strategic, accurate and concise content for district audiences.
- Design, evaluate and implement communications strategies.
- Maintain calendar of events.
- Assist with providing photo coverage of district and campus events.
- Assist with posting content to the district and campus website.
- Assist with coordinating special events.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Advanced skills in writing and editing
- Thorough knowledge on the development and effective use of communication tools such as digital and print content, news media releases, videos, photography and special events
- Demonstrated experience in meeting multiple deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in communications project management
- Experienced in working with the news media
- Knowledge of Associated Press writing style
- Ability to use discretion and sensitivity in issues involving privacy concerns
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively