Manager -Bilingual Communications

Memphis-Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Bilingual Communications Manager is responsible for supporting the strategies and goals of the Office of Communications as it pertains to bilingual internal and external projects and District-wide initiatives. Provides leadership and bilingual support for departmental services and platform management including translations, social media, media relations, and marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a related area plus five (5) years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of nine (9) years.
• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Strong Oral proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Seeking verification/confirmation on years of experience for a manager position.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily operations of the communications team, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of special projects as well as goal setting.
• Supervises the translation services team under the Office of Communications.
• Ensures that the Spanish speaking community is informed of current District initiatives and priorities in a timely and equitable manner.
• Works collaboratively and cross-functionally with departments to develop and implement bilingual communications plans for key initiatives.
• Translates and interprets district-wide/mass communications, campaigns, plans etc. to ensure information is being disseminated to Spanish speaking stakeholders.
• Manages and monitors the District's MSCS En Española social media pages, including content creation and posts.
• Maintains the MSCS Spanish Hub website to ensure it remains up to date with timely information for families.
• Supports the media relations team by serving as the District's bilingual communications representative for all media outlets; delivers communication in understandable format.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree