Communication Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Support

Job summary

Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Marketing and Strategic Communication Department seeks a Communications Specialist to write, edit, and proofread communications for legislative outreach, crisis management, marketing and media relations.

You will develop marketing materials, online content and publications (print/digital), cover events (photos/video), and coordinate with the department to execute media outreach and communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Three years of directly related experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and sourcing skills.
• Ability to generate creative, well‑designed web, video, photo and social media content.
• Experience in the K‑12 field is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Positive attitude with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits and proofreads communications and publications for legislative outreach, emergencies, marketing and media relations.
• Develops marketing materials, online content and publications (print/digital).
• Provides event coverage, including photos and video, potentially outside business hours.
• Coordinates with Marketing and Strategic Communication for media outreach.
• Furnishes creative ideas for multimedia platforms used by client groups and districts.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Multimedia content

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia or equivalent

Tools

Premier Pro

After Effects

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Writes, edits and proofreads all types of communications and publications, including items for legislative outreach, emergency/crisis, marketing, advocacy and media relations purposes, and coordinates appropriate approvals for internal and external dissemination.
2. Develops marketing materials, online content and publications (print and/or digital).
3. Provides coverage, including photos and/or video, of events, which may be outside regular business hours.
4. Coordinates with the AIU's Marketing and Strategic Communication Department for positive media outreach.
5. Furnishes creative ideas and tactics for all types of multimedia platforms used by client groups and member school districts, staff and programs.
6. Keeps current of all technology advances in the multimedia field to provide variety and to increase efficiency in the operation.
7. Assists administrators and Marketing and Strategic Communication personnel in providing creative deliverables and meeting deadlines as requested.
8. Assists in the development and execution of communication and marketing strategies and tactics.
9. Partners with other client leads on services and deliverables relevant to that client.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia or equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Three years of directly related experience preferred.
3. Exceptionally strong writing, editing, interpersonal and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories.
4. Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed web, video, photo and social media content.
5. Experience and understanding of the K-12 field is preferred.
6. Strong work ethic and a demonstrated desire to achieve excellence in work product and performance.
7. A positive attitude with a customer service mindset.
8. Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
9. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative and responsible.
10. Ability to travel as necessary for onsite activities at AIU and BVIU locations and BVIU member school districts. Remote working options are available.
11. Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (including Premier Pro and After Effects), Microsoft Suite and other design software on both Microsoft and iOS platforms.
12. Organized, detail oriented and enjoys working collaboratively and learning new skills.
13. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
14. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy and applicable BVIU policies.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within one year of hire date)
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
2. Be able to bend or twist at the neck and back.
3. Specific vision includes peripheral vision and close vision.
4. Be able to stand for extended periods throughout the day.
5. Ability to travel locally.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Communication Specialist.

Reports To:

Assistant Director, Marketing and Strategic Communication

Department:

Marketing and Strategic Communication Department

Position Schedule:

260 days

Benefits:

Professional Support

Grade:

12