Communication Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communication Specialist will be responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading various types of communications and publications for legislative outreach, emergency/crisis, marketing, advocacy, and media relations. This role involves developing marketing materials, online content, and publications, as well as providing event coverage including photos and video, which may occur outside regular business hours. The specialist will coordinate with the Marketing and Strategic Communication Department for media outreach, contribute creative ideas for multimedia platforms, and stay current with technology advances in the multimedia field. Additionally, the role supports administrators and marketing personnel in creative deliverables and strategy execution, and partners with client leads on relevant services. The position requires the ability to travel as necessary for onsite activities and offers remote working options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Three years of directly related experience preferred.
Exceptionally strong writing, editing, interpersonal and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories.
Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed web, video, photo and social media content.
Experience and understanding of the K-12 field is preferred.
Strong work ethic and a demonstrated desire to achieve excellence in work product and performance.
A positive attitude with a customer service mindset.
Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative and responsible.
Ability to travel as necessary for onsite activities at AIU and BVIU locations and BVIU member school districts.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (including Premier Pro and After Effects), Microsoft Suite and other design software on both Microsoft and iOS platforms.
Organized, detail oriented and enjoys working collaboratively and learning new skills.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy and applicable BVIU policies.
Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within one year of hire date)
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

Writes, edits and proofreads all types of communications and publications, including items for legislative outreach, emergency/crisis, marketing, advocacy and media relations purposes, and coordinates appropriate approvals for internal and external dissemination.
Develops marketing materials, online content and publications (print and/or digital).
Provides coverage, including photos and/or video, of events, which may be outside regular business hours.
Coordinates with the AIU’s Marketing and Strategic Communication Department for positive media outreach.
Furnishes creative ideas and tactics for all types of multimedia platforms used by client groups and member school districts, staff and programs.
Keeps current of all technology advances in the multimedia field to provide variety and to increase efficiency in the operation.
Assists administrators and Marketing and Strategic Communication personnel in providing creative deliverables and meeting deadlines as requested.
Assists in the development and execution of communication and marketing strategies and tactics.
Partners with other client leads on services and deliverables relevant to that client.