Spec.Communications II

Job Description Job Code: 9504002 Job Family/Function: 95 – Communications and Marketing External Communications FLSA: Exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Salaried Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH011-S Duration (days/year): 260 Locations(s): Support Hub Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Job Summary Supports the execution of the district's internal and external communication activities by writing, editing, and planning a variety of district communication activities. Receives assignments from the director of communications and takes initiative to undertake daily tasks outlined in the job responsibilities. Works closely with the other communications office staff and web support to coordinate tasks as needed. This position takes lead in managing district marketing efforts and as a liaison to other district offices and schools to support district and school marketing activities, such as planning and executing marketing campaigns, including producing and placing social media, newspaper, and radio advertisements, planning and executing or working with creative team to execute creative assets and monitoring effectiveness of activities. What You Will Do Develop and implement a creative, sustained marketing communications effort to promote MNPS and its schools with a focus on social media and digital advertising. Activities will include developing and implementing district marketing plan and developing marketing tools for schools and other Support Hub offices, identifying and negotiating marketing and advertising opportunities to promote MNPS and schools, as needed, and working with other Communications and district staff on marketing projects. Works with other internal team staff to manage and update the district intranet site as well as supports the digital content team in updating the district's website. Works with the team to develop new and frequent content for the district's social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, among others. Supports and oversees marketing campaigns including but not limited to school options, pre-K, and kindergarten registration. May be asked to review and copy edit press releases, blog posts, letters, mass emails, fliers, or other communications generated by other staff to ensure the use of appropriate style, tone and grammar. Manages email newsletters to staff and community; prepares and schedules employee email communications. May be asked to attend community or district events as a representative of the communications department. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Communications, marketing, public relations, or other related field Required Experience Qualifications Please provide at least three examples of writing from related work or internship experience Required Skills and Abilities The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong writing and copyediting skills. Candidates selected to be interviewed will be asked to complete writing and copyediting exercises to demonstrate competency and turnaround time. About Us At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation. Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. Our Mission We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Metro Nashville Public Schools