COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Leisure World of Maryland•Silver Spring, MD

15d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Communications Specialist will join a small, energetic communications team serving a private, independent living community of 8,000–9,000 residents in Silver Spring, Maryland. The position calls for a detail-oriented, self-motivated team member with basic experience in print and digital written and visual communications and/or public relations. The role combines writing, editing, photography, video, design, website content management, social media, information organization, and communications project support. The communications team produces a twice-monthly community newsletter of up to 64 tabloid pages; designs promotional materials; manages public-facing and resident websites; creates social media content; supports internal and external communications; provides accurate, organized information to residents, prospective residents, advertising clients, and corporate colleagues; and develops outreach and marketing programs. The employer describes the environment as challenging and rewarding, with opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve results.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent writing skills.
Ability to multitask and stay highly organized.
Ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to provide samples of writing, photography, and/or videography.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to set and adhere to high standards of quality.
Basic experience in print and digital written and visual communications and/or public relations.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Excellent news and feature writing, editing, and proofreading; experience with Associated Press Style.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
Experience at a daily or weekly publication.
Photography, videography, and video editing skills.
Proficiency in WordPress.
Publication layout and graphic design experience.
Social media management experience.
Familiarity with Square9.
Experience or familiarity with community association management and governance.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and produce a twice-monthly community newsletter of up to 64 tabloid pages, including photography and layout.
Design posters, banners, brochures, booklets, and other promotional materials.
Create and manage content for public-facing and internal websites.
Create and post content on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Monitor and contribute to internal and external communications through publications, closed-circuit TV channels, websites, email blasts, flyers, notices, brochures, and other channels.
Provide accurate, organized information to residents, prospective residents, advertising clients, and corporate colleagues.
Create and implement outreach and marketing programs.
Propose or help execute communications projects, including publications, video features, promotions, and internal company communications.
Gather, organize, and format accurate information.
Create clear notices, articles, features, posters, and other communications; take photographs or video as needed.