Communications Specialist (Writer)
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Closing date
- Jul 9, 2019
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- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Function
- Communications, Editor, Journalist and Freelance Writer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Responsible for identifying, researching and writing stories that reflect the mission of the division, writing news releases, copy for the external and internal newsletters, op-eds, speeches and marketing content for brochures and other publications. This role requires meeting tight deadlines, high-quality writing skills and a can-do attitude. This role involves proactive coordination with the media, experience in journalism, and experience in working with the media. Journalism/media experience essential.
Assignments are received through the Director of Communications, meetings, and written instructions/requests affording latitude for independent judgment and action in the performance of duties.
Work is performed under general supervision, and involves considerable knowledge of the school division's organization, policies, regulations and an ability to exercise tact and sound judgment.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism/English/public relations/ mass communications or a related field.
- Experience: Two years of training and experience in public education, media relations work or journalism preferred. Journalism/media experience essential.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of public education, the news media, local government, and related political processes.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking and judgment skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Considerable research skills and ability to produce creative, innovative publications and promotional materials.
Essential Functions:
- Write content for op-eds, editorials, speeches, newsletters, news release.
- Disseminate information to the public and school district staff.
- Cooperate with administrators and other staff members, as appropriate, in publicizing and promoting performances, exhibitions, displays, dedications or special programs sponsored by the schools and open to the public;.
- Serve as writer/editor for the division's web site, brochures and other publications.
- Generate newsletter stories that can be pitched to the media.
- Oversee the writing and production of the school division newsletters.
- Serve as communications liaison between departments and schools.
- Determine appropriate communications for target audiences.
- Conduct research and solicit feedback through formal and informal means on activities, products and purposes of the public relations program and the school division in general.
- Provide communications support for community meetings and other division and of the School Board meetings as required.
- Some evening and weekend work required.
- May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.
Please note: This is a part-time position.
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Support SUP-34
Shift Type:
Part-Time
Company
Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.
The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.
T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.
The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!
- Location
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2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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