PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST (SY 26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to join the Communications department. Under general direction, you will perform fully skilled public relations work and related duties as required, with emphasis on news releases, media relations, and informational materials.

This is a nonremote, on-site position in Columbus. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with three years of professional experience in journalism, marketing, or public relations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience in journalism, marketing, or public relations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Additional years of experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and disseminates news stories, press releases, talking points, fact sheet articles, and other publicity related material.
• Explains policy and promotes the facilities, services, and events occurring within the District.
• Edits educational bulletins, pamphlets, and informational leaflets; writes news stories, and articles.
• Designs marketing pieces such as logos, brochures, post cards, print ads, pamphlets, and programs for educational, informational, or other purposes.
• Uses social media to disseminate information and cultivate public relations, and assists in managing the district website.
• Coordinates and plans the development of informational materials, newsletters, and brochures for the public and the news media.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Social media

Editing

Public speaking

Deadline management

Data gathering

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit.Please attach before submitting application.Applications cannot be updated after submission.

This is not a remote position.

Under general direction, is responsible for performing fully skilled public relations work; performsrelated duties as required

Examples of Work:

• Prepares and disseminates news stories, press releases, talking points, fact sheet articles, and other publicity related material.
• Explains policy and promotes the facilities, services, and events occurring within the District.
• Edits educational bulletins, pamphlets, and informational leaflets; writes news stories, and articles.
• Designs various marketing pieces such as logos, brochures, post cards, print ads, pamphlets, and programs to be used for educational, informational, or other purposes.
• Uses social media to disseminate information and cultivate public relations.
• Assists in managing and updating website.
• Coordinates and plans the development of informational and educational materials, such as news release bulletins, newsletters, and brochures for the public and the news media.
• Responds to media inquiries, advises staff on media responses, and contacts press for various events and conferences.
• Coordinates the response to public document requests and provides recommendations for vital correspondence/communication.
• Serves as an advisor on public relations issues on such topics as media contact, public notifications, responses to community concerns, and talking points.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of various publications to include budgeting, specification bidding, layout and design, article writing, editing, printing, and circulation.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• May supervise staff engaged in the development of informational and educational material for the public and news media.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience in journalism, marketing, or public relations.Substitution(s):Additional years of experience in the specific fields listed above may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities::

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and practices; thorough knowledge of communication methods and procedures; considerable knowledge of social media channels; considerable knowledge of English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; considerable knowledge of photography and electronic graphics; general knowledge of journalistic principles; general knowledge of the printing industry; skill in public speaking; skill in operating digital equipment; ability to use a personal computer and relevant software; ability to multi-task; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning; ability to interact with administrators, coworkers, general public, and the news media in order to gain their confidence and cooperation; ability to write and speak effectively; ability to write, plan, compose, and edit documents for publication; ability to gather data and prepare factual reports; ability to pay attention to detail.

Job Details

Job Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary: $34.91 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: Communications

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.