Media Relations Specialis_Office Of Communicat(1904300)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools • Coral Gables, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to assist in the development, implementation, and operation of comprehensive programs to market and provide information about the district to various audiences. This position requires a high degree of communication, organization, marketing, public relations, desktop publishing, multimedia production, and online skills. M-DCPS is an A-rated district and the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a professional in public relations, advertising, marketing, journalism, radio and/or television or related field.
• Extensive experience as a writer, editor and/or designer of print, broadcast and online media, to include experience in marketing and advertising.
• Experience in planning and implementing promotional events and substantial experience with the Internet.
• Candidate must provide portfolio of work for review during the selection process.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written forms.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Haitian Creole or English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of M-DCPS news, public information, and marketing programs as well as specific promotional and informational projects, as required.
• Coordinates the production of school District publications, including newsletters, reports, brochures, advertisements, posters; writes and/or edits copies for a variety of communication vehicles including news releases, speeches, scripts, advertising/internet copies, public service announcements, video presentations, audio programs, podcasts, correspondence and memoranda.
• Develops and maintains the office website; promotes M-DCPS through appropriate web links.
• Coordinates the timely and efficient dissemination of news and other information through the online media and host radio programs and podcasts.
• Assists in the planning and execution of press conferences and informational campaigns: maintains contact with electronic print and online media public service and program directors, editors and reporters, as well as corporate partners.
• Manages marketing campaigns, from research and planning execution and post-assessment.
• Assists media with the telling of stories as it pertains to District-wide events.
• Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level