Communications Associate

Sioux City Community School District•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

The Communications Associate supports the Communications Department by creating engaging content that showcases the District’s people, programs, accomplishments, and impact. The position focuses primarily on video production and social media management, helping tell the District’s story across digital platforms and strengthen connections with employees, families, and the community. The role also supports digital communications, media relations, website content, community relations logistics, print projects, photography, events, and crisis communication. Team members are expected to pursue continued professional growth and stay current in public relations and marketing.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate’s degree.
Skills or experience in video production, filming, editing, and digital storytelling.
Familiarity with digital communication strategies, including social media, e-newsletter tools, and content management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, engaging content.
Ability to communicate effectively using relevant communication tools and targeted messaging.
Initiative, responsiveness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive, service-oriented approach.
Ability to proactively identify communication opportunities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to travel between District buildings and attend occasional events outside regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications, or a comparable program.

Responsibilities

Plan, script, edit, and produce video content highlighting organizational initiatives, people, events, and success stories.
Identify storytelling opportunities and recommend video, social media, and public relations ideas that showcase the District’s mission, vision, and priorities.
Assist in managing and maintaining District social media accounts, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and consistent with organizational priorities.
Develop, schedule, and publish social media content aligned with current trends and digital storytelling techniques.
Help maintain a content calendar supporting District campaigns, initiatives, and ongoing storytelling.
Monitor social media activity, engage with the District’s digital audience, respond to inquiries, and refer questions or concerns to appropriate departments or team members.
Create basic flyers, signage, social media graphics, and other communication materials using established templates and brand guidelines.
Assist with website maintenance and timely, accessible content updates.
Manage Virtual Backpack logistics, including coordinating community relations and flyer requests, creating a monthly newsletter, and regularly updating the Virtual Backpack webpage.
Serve as a secondary contact for media relations and manage media tracking analytics.
Coordinate the bid process for print projects, giveaway items, and District apparel sales.
Take photographs at school-related events.
Assist with projects and special events that support District and department goals.
Assist with emergency management procedures and crisis communication.
Assist with the supervision of department interns.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Communications Department and the District.