DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Atlantic City School District; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic City Public Schools is seeking a District Communications Specialist to implement the district's communication plan and strengthen ties with staff, students, parents and the community through print and electronic channels. The role serves as a contact for news media, staff and the public, coordinates projects and events, and oversees messaging across websites, social platforms and publications.

A Bachelor's degree and at least three years in marketing, media, communications or graphic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, technology, marketing, visual communications, English, design or related field.
• At least three (3) years minimum work experience in the field of marketing and media, communications, technology, or graphic design working for both print and online channels.
• Strong oral and written communication and editing, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Understanding of a variety of technology, media, marketing, and communication hardware and software configurations, including the web and common social media platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices in marketing, communications, community relations and public affairs.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicates and understands job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.
• Successfully completes the required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Implement the district's communication plan and strategies to enhance the relationship with staff, students, parents and community.
• Develop and distribute district communications in print and electronic formats; serve as a contact for news media, staff and the public.
• Assist in managing projects and events throughout the district.
• Coordinate messaging across websites, newsletters, social media and other outreach channels.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Editing

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/related field

Tools

Web platforms

Social media

Job description

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JOB GOAL:
The District Communications Specialist works to implement the district's communication plan and strategies to enhance the relationship between the district and staff, students, parents, and community via a variety of outreach methods. This position develops and distributes district communications in print and electronic formats; serves as a contact for news media, staff and the public; and assists in managing projects and events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, technology, marketing, visual communications, English, design or related field.
• At least three (3) years minimum work experience in the field of marketing and media, communications, technology, or graphic design working for both print and online channels.
• Strong oral and written communication and editing, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Understanding of a variety of technology, media, marketing. and communication hardware and software configurations, including the web and common social media platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices in marketing, communications, community relations and public affairs.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicates and understands job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.
• Successfully completes the required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Atlantic City Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Affinity Action Employer. Candidates for employment who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to be tested for the usage of controlled dangerous substances as they are defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2.

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