2024 - 2025 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

SALARY: $65,000 - $85,000

UNAFFILIATED

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Assistant Director is a strategic communicator, creating content for both internal and external audiences which enhances the profile of BPS. Duties span a wide variety of tasks, including conceptualizing and organizing stories, crafting engaging narratives, editing copy, event planning and management, and maintaining digital content across website and social media. The Assistant Director provides support in graphic design, writing, editing and distributing news releases and taking accompanying photographs and video. The Assistant Director also helps to maintain digital content across district websites and social media platforms. The position is part of the Communications Team, which collaborates with other District campuses and departments on various communication materials, events and programs.

Responsibilities:

* Align strategic messaging with District priorities

* Communicate effectively through a variety of digital and print materials, including developing communication and marketing collateral, graphics, logos, infographics, brochures, and social media assets

* Write, edit and review internal and external communication materials with a strategic focus on key messages and intended audiences

* Create original storytelling ideas that meet the department's mission and see them through approval, planning, production, and completion

* Plan, coordinate and execute events and special projects

* Manage district social media and support campus social media pages

* Assist in producing high-quality videos and engaging digital content

* Serve as District Spokesperson when Director is unavailable

* Attend pertinent District and community functions and network with community representatives

* Maintain a flexible schedule before, during and after a traditional workday.

* Work collaboratively with the Communications Team, other departments, schools, and outside stakeholders on various campaigns, events and projects to ensure the goals of the district are met

* Perform related duties as may be required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

* Ability to communicate effectively both in person and in writing

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

* Experience with social media management and content creation

* Capable in creating, writing, sourcing and executing stories, scripts, website and social media posts that meet the district's objectives and coordinates with cross channel messaging

* Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills

* Proficiency with design and publishing software applications (Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Canva)

* Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision

* Able to simplify complex issues, create key messages, and communicate in a method/manner appropriate for target audience.

* A solid ability to build, develop and maintain partnerships with various groups and organizations throughout the district and community

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in English, communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or communications preferred.

* Minimum of five years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field. Experience working at an educational institution is preferred.

* Knowledge of major social media platforms, management tools, and use of engagement metrics.

* Previous experience with media relations and events management.

* Video production and/or timeline-based animation software experience a plus.

* Bilingual a plus but not required.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.