Multimedia Communications Specialist – Community News

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

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.