Executive Director, Communications

Job summary
Provides executive leadership directing a broad-based multi-sectioned office responsible for divisionwide communications, media relations, and public requests for informationDevelops, manages, supervises, evaluates, and modifies all activities, programs, projects, personnel, and physical and fiscal resources of the officeResponsible and accountable for strategic planning and outcomes
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Leads a multi-sectioned office responsible for divisionwide communications and media relations• Develops, manages, supervises, evaluates, and modifies all activities, programs, projects, personnel, and resources of the office• Responsible for strategic planning and outcomes
Requirements
• Master's degree in journalism, media relations, communication, education, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field• 8 years of progressive experience in developing and managing complex multimedia communication programs• Knowledge of communication management, public school system policies, and communication outreach programs• Knowledge of K-12 education systems and educational communication• Knowledge of FOIA/FERPA regulations and handling public information requests• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements• Knowledge of communication technologies, print and non-print media, social media platforms, and media monitoring tools• Proficiency in technology, data compilation, analysis, and reporting• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills• Supervisory and leadership skills• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources• Ability to conduct complex administrative studies• Ability to facilitate meetings and present information• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships• Ability to prioritize media opportunities and prepare supporting material• Effective communication skills
Key Skills Needed
• Leadership• Strategic planning• Communication management• Knowledge of FOIA/FERPA regulations• Data analysis• Supervision• Collaboration• Presentation• Problem-solving