Strategic Communications Director & Crisis Leader

Illinois Education Job Bank; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks a Director of Communications to develop and implement district-wide strategic communications. You will coordinate internal and external messaging across all media, serving as liaison and spokesperson for the District.

You will lead media relations, crisis communications, social media strategy, and brand management, while supervising staff and managing the communications budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a public relations, communications, or marketing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Clear and concise writing ability for many purposes (marketing, web, advertising, social media, etc.)
• Experience with media relations and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs the Districts strategic messaging and oversees all communications materials through all media.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website, ensuring current and relevant content.
• Schedule posts and monitor social media to grow audience and engagement.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Graphic design software

Publication software

Video editing basics

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks a Director of Communications to develop and implement district-wide strategic communications. You will coordinate internal and external messaging across all media, serving as liaison and spokesperson for the District.

You will lead media relations, crisis communications, social media strategy, and brand management, while supervising staff and managing the communications budget.