What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Communication Strategy position at Montclair Board of Education?
About the Position
The Executive Director of Communication Strategy will serve as a key member of the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the district's operational and learning goals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience in news media relations, public relations, and publications operations. This includes managing all media relations, producing and distributing news releases, press conferences, and proactive engagement with all media outlets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director of Communication Strategy will oversee the production of all district publications and communications platforms, including participatory media, marketing materials, media relations, crisis communications, internal communication, and community partnerships. This role also involves acting as an official spokesperson for the district, serving as a visible and responsive representative to the broader community. Additionally, the successful candidate will support and assist the Board of Education and Superintendent program leaders by facilitating intentional communications among the Board, the administration, the District community and the media.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or marketing is required, with a Master's Degree in communications or a related field preferred. The successful candidate will have at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience as a public information official, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and an ability to work in a diverse educational community.
The Executive Director of Communication Strategy will serve as a key member of the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the district's operational and learning goals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience in news media relations, public relations, and publications operations. This includes managing all media relations, producing and distributing news releases, press conferences, and proactive engagement with all media outlets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director of Communication Strategy will oversee the production of all district publications and communications platforms, including participatory media, marketing materials, media relations, crisis communications, internal communication, and community partnerships. This role also involves acting as an official spokesperson for the district, serving as a visible and responsive representative to the broader community. Additionally, the successful candidate will support and assist the Board of Education and Superintendent program leaders by facilitating intentional communications among the Board, the administration, the District community and the media.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or marketing is required, with a Master's Degree in communications or a related field preferred. The successful candidate will have at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience as a public information official, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and an ability to work in a diverse educational community.