Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is hiring: Director of Communication in Cypress

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)

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: frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands: repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Environmental Factors: none specified.

Inquiries

Joel Weckerly
Assistant Superintendent for Communications & Community Relations
joel.weckerly@cfisd.net

Deadline To Apply

Until filled

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Education Management