COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

401(k)

Job summary

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a Communications Specialist to join a small, energetic team serving a large private, independent living community of 8,000–9,000 residents.

You’ll produce a twice-monthly 64-page community newsletter, design posters and brochures, manage content for public and internal websites, post social media, and support outreach and promotions.

Qualifications

• BA in communications or related field or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to AP style if possible.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with WordPress.
• Ability to provide writing, photography, and/or videography samples.

Responsibilities

• Produce a twice-monthly community newsletter up to 64 pages, handling writing, editing, and layout.
• Design posters, banners, brochures, and other promotional collateral.
• Create and manage content for public-facing and internal websites.
• Create and post social media content across platforms.
• Support outreach and marketing programs and respond to communications needs.

Skills

Excellent writing

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Adhere to deadlines

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Writing samples

Team player

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism or related field

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Photography

Video editing

Job description

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Salary Range: $65K - 75K, commensurate with experience.

Full-Time position: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)

Join our small, energetic communications team that serves a large private, independent living community of 8,000-9,000 residents in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Can you write accurate and clear notices, new articles and features? Shoot photos or video with a keen eye? Design an eye-catching poster? Update content on WordPress? Gather, organize and format accurate information? Propose and/or help execute communications projects – whether publications, video features, promotions, internal company communications, or other – that can clarify, inform, educate and even delight? If so, you'll enjoy the Communications team's creative energy and similar skill set.

The candidate should be able to apply diverse skills that include basic experience in print and digital, written and visual communications and/or public relations. Candidate should also be highly detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Our Communications Team Is Responsible For

• producing a twice-monthly community newsletter of up to 64 pages, tabloid – writing, editing, shooting photos, all layout
• designing posters, banners, brochures, booklets and other promotional collaterals
• creating and managing content for a public-facing website and an internal website for residents
• creating and posting social media content – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
• monitoring and contributing to internal and external communications needs through publications, closed circuit TV channels, websites, email blasts, flyers, notices, brochures and other means of communication
• being a source of accurate, organized information for residents, potential residents, advertising clients, and corporate colleagues
• creating and implementing outreach and marketing programs

Requirements

• B.A. degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field or a combination of education and experience
• excellent writing skills
• ability to multi-task and be very organized
• ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines
• excellent customer service skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office
• ability to provide writing and/or photography and/or videography samples
• positive attitude and willingness to learn
• ability to set and adhere to high standards of quality

Ideal Skills

Candidates may not have all these skills, but let us know which ones you do have, your level of proficiency, and how you've applied them.

• excellent news/feature writing, editing, proofreading, experience with Associated Press Style
• proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• experience at a daily or weekly publication
• photography, videography, video editing
• proficiency in WordPress
• publication layout, graphic design experience
• social media management
• familiarity with Square9
• experience or familiarity with community association management and governance

Salary: $65000 - $75000 per year