Director of Communication

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

26d

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related communication field from an accredited college or university; Exceptional writing skills; Demonstrated proficiency in copy editing, desktop publishing and image editing; Understanding of social media and ability to build engagement across multiple platforms; Working knowledge of graphic design and mixed media production; Ability to use personal computer and software for word processing, desktop publishing, image editing, graphic design and videography; Marketing experience, preferred; Public education experience, preferred; Media training and experience, preferred; Website CMS experience, preferred; Mass notification system experience, preferred; At least three (3) years work experience in communication or marketing field; At least three (3) years of management experience; Editing and proofreading experience with advanced knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style; Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality essential; Demonstrated strong work ethic / organizational skills; and Sound judgment and decision-making TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Annual Contract 250 Days SALARY: $113,294 (BA 9) Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Implement and update comprehensive district-level communication plan. Prepare and provide information to the public about the activities, goals and policies of the school district. Create and distribute publications and pertinent information about the district and its activities to employees and the community. Manage and update official district social media channels. Publish news and distribute press releases about student, staff and district accomplishments, goals and activities. Oversee district website and intranet. Oversee district’s mass notification systems, sending out emergency and non-emergency messages when needed. Assist assistant superintendent of communication and community relations with media statements and facilitation. Manage a marketing budget and coordinate a comprehensive marketing plan with external marketing agency. Oversee and plan video coverage and production schedule. Oversee and plan regular bond-related communication. Oversee district translation and interpretation efforts. Supervise and manage assistant director, communication, web, multimedia, translation and video production staff members. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings and oversee meeting communication duties including live video stream and deaf translation services. Gather and log monthly department statistics; Manage a freelance staff and budget to ensure thorough coverage of after-hours Frequent after-hours and/or weekend work. Frequent travel to district facilities. Perform related duties as assigned by the assistant superintendent of communication and community relations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. INQUIRIES: Joel Weckerly Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations [email protected] DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until filled All applications will be reviewed Not all applicants will be interviewed BECOME AN ADMINISTRATOR WITH CFISD: http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/become-administrator/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related communication field from an accredited college or university
Exceptional writing skills
Demonstrated proficiency in copy editing, desktop publishing and image editing
Understanding of social media and ability to build engagement across multiple platforms
Working knowledge of graphic design and mixed media production
Ability to use personal computer and software for word processing, desktop publishing, image editing, graphic design and videography
At least three (3) years work experience in communication or marketing field
At least three (3) years of management experience
Editing and proofreading experience with advanced knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality essential
Demonstrated strong work ethic / organizational skills
Sound judgment and decision-making

Nice To Haves

Marketing experience, preferred
Public education experience, preferred
Media training and experience, preferred
Website CMS experience, preferred
Mass notification system experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and update comprehensive district-level communication plan.
Prepare and provide information to the public about the activities, goals and policies of the school district.
Create and distribute publications and pertinent information about the district and its activities to employees and the community.
Manage and update official district social media channels.
Publish news and distribute press releases about student, staff and district accomplishments, goals and activities.
Oversee district website and intranet.
Oversee district’s mass notification systems, sending out emergency and non-emergency messages when needed.
Assist assistant superintendent of communication and community relations with media statements and facilitation.
Manage a marketing budget and coordinate a comprehensive marketing plan with external marketing agency.
Oversee and plan video coverage and production schedule.
Oversee and plan regular bond-related communication.
Oversee district translation and interpretation efforts.
Supervise and manage assistant director, communication, web, multimedia, translation and video production staff members.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings and oversee meeting communication duties including live video stream and deaf translation services.
Gather and log monthly department statistics
Manage a freelance staff and budget to ensure thorough coverage of after-hours
Perform related duties as assigned by the assistant superintendent of communication and community relations.