Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or Public Relations from an accredited institution. Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience as a reporter for a daily newspaper or television station, or five (5) to ten (10) years of Public Relations experience in either a for-profit or non-profit organization. Familiar with or experience in the school environment and community relations/public relations fields; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, vendors, school community, and the general public; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with newspaper reporters and editors and television reporters and producers; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local and state elected officials; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to establish a strong and viable district presence on social media (e.g., Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.); Ability to produce and disseminate in a timely manner such items as employee newsletters and statements on behalf of the superintendent and/or Board of School Committee; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public; Ability to serve as a district spokesperson when directed to by the superintendent; Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board of School Committee policies. Specific Core Function:

Work closely with the Superintendent of Schools and media. Manage, coordinate, and support present and emerging District special projects and events. Produce print and online materials to support district initiatives. Support the District administration in the development of community presentations. Build relationships between the District and the region's business, civic, governmental, and cultural organizations. Keep local media outlets informed about district events and issues and to share the district's story.

Responsibilities of the Position: Maintain an open line of communication with parents, District staff, the community, newspapers (both print and online), local television outlets, and providing prompt and accurate responses to requests for public information about the District, its policies, and its programs; Manage, coordinate, and support special events as assigned by the Superintendent; Produce the quarterly District newsletter for distribution to all students, parents, city departments, and the community; Produce a monthly newsletter to all District employees; Document achievements and facilitate the appropriate recognition; Prepare District press releases and other communications as directed by the Superintendent; Serve as an official District spokesperson when directed by the superintendent; Utilize social media