Communication Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communication Specialist writes, edits, and proofreads various communications and publications for legislative outreach, emergency/crisis situations, marketing, advocacy, and media relations. This role involves developing marketing materials, online content, and publications (print and/or digital). The specialist will also provide event coverage, including photos and/or video, which may occur outside regular business hours. Collaboration with the AIU’s Marketing and Strategic Communication Department is key for positive media outreach. The position requires furnishing creative ideas and tactics for multimedia platforms used by client groups, staff, and programs, and staying current with technological advancements in the multimedia field to enhance efficiency and variety. The specialist will assist administrators and Marketing and Strategic Communication personnel in creating deliverables and meeting deadlines, and will contribute to the development and execution of communication and marketing strategies. Partnership with other client leads on relevant services and deliverables is also expected.

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 34, Act 114 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.

Nice To Haves

Three years of directly related experience preferred.
Experience and understanding of the K-12 field is preferred.

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.