Vacancy Announcement
Media Manager
ABOUT CPS:
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves 35,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 91-
square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is Greater Cincinnati's largest school district.

CPS offers families high-quality educational choices and a variety of academic programs. Our innovative
approach to education, our caring teachers, and a vast array of collaborative partnerships ensure that
students thrive and graduate prepared to enter college, the military and the workforce.

Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to
have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to
not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We
invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a Media Manager to join its fast-paced Office of Marketing and
Communications. The Media Manager will be a leader in developing and coordinating communications to
strengthen CPS' presence within the media on local, state and national levels. The Media Manager will
coordinate media inquiries and interviews, develop and collaborate on statement responses, produce media
advisories and press releases, and produce written content on an as needed basis to support District
initiatives. The Media Manager will be responsible for reporting on related objectives, results and key
performing indicators as it pertains to CPS' media objectives aligned with the district's strategic plan and
Superintendent/School Board priorities. In addition, the Media Manager may support event planning,
promotion, logistics and execution for District-sponsored events.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Generate and approve copy for media statements, advisories, press releases, op-ed, and talking point documents for speaking engagements and press conferences.
• Plan, produce and publish content for CPS distribution - web, email, newsletters, marketing collateral.
• Strong writing and comprehension a must, with the ability to write towards a brand's voice.
• Maintaining a consistent voice throughout all of CPS content.
• Use metrics to drive content decisions and share these insights with stakeholders in a timely manner.
• At least 10 years of progressive responsibility in a news media or marketing and communications position.
• Experience developing and executing press and media events.
• Sense of humor, ability to see the big picture, a passion for sharing knowledge and being creative, but also understands the nature of handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to triage priorities.
• Possesses impeccable attention to detail.
• All other duties as assigned.

APPLICABLE CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity - Be honest, dependable, maintain a strong work ethic; work diligently, follow company policies, respect co-workers, build trust and exhibit professional and responsible behavior.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information;
• Develops solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary;
• Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
• Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field from an accredited college and 10 years of
experience in the field.
CONTRACT PROVISIONS:
TYPE OF CONTRACT: 260 - day limited
SALARY RANGE: Manager I- Per CAAS Agreement
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All interested applicants are invited to apply online at Cincinnati Public Schools - TalentEd Hire Only online
applications will be considered.
Note: A lead teacher in a position may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a lead
teacher. A lead teacher may apply for an administrative position if the lead teacher resigns the lead teacher
position prior to submitting an application, however, selection is not guaranteed. A consulting teacher may
not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a consulting teacher and for one full school
year after serving as a consulting teacher.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities
that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-
related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are
available upon request from Human Resources.
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to
employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire
only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.