Senior Communications Assistant: Communications Department

RCSD • Rochester, NY

12d

About The Position

This is a senior level position in the communications field responsible for administering public relations and informational activities, and assisting in the performance of day-to-day activities. General supervision may be exercised over a technical or clerical staff. The employee reports directly to and works under general supervision of a higher level staff member. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Good knowledge of the techniques of preparing information for publication
• Good knowledge of the goals and mission of the organization
• Good knowledge of the techniques of program development and implementation
• Good knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Supervisory ability
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Ability to respond to questions and inquiries from the media and general public
• Ability to direct the development of promotional campaigns and manage projects from start to finish
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Organizational ability
• Good judgment
• Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Self motivation
• Physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Masters degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field, plus three (3) years paid full time or its part-time equivalent experience in writing or editing documents for public dissemination, publication productions, journalism, or public relations
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience as defined in (A) above
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates degree, plus six (6) years of experience as defined in (A) above
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), or (C) above
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
• Clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students

Responsibilities

• Assists in the execution of coordinated, proactive communication strategies consistent with jurisdiction vision and goals
• Assists in directing the development of print materials, news releases, messages, speeches, presentations, and reports for dissemination to the media, internal audiences, general public, and community groups
• Directs the development and implementation of promotional campaigns in conjunction with other communications staff
• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads news articles and promotional pieces for print publications and websites
• Conducts interviews, gathers background information, and crafts into cohesive, well-written pieces suitable for publication
• Interacts with the news media to promote initiatives and successes
• Coordinates district responses to media request
• Works with appropriate staff to develop key messages and provide timely, accurate information on current issues
• Provides direction to department staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees