Director - Bridgeport Public Schools
Position: Director
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Director of Communications
Job Location: BOE Central Office
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Telephone: 203-275-1042
Email:
hrdept@bridgeportedu.net
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Job Description:
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
BOE CENTRAL OFFICE
UNAFFILIATED, 12 MONTHS
SALARY RANGE: $110,132.00 - $121,139.00*

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop a clear and cohesive communication plan/strategy.
  • Collaborate with leadership team on issues related to communications and public affairs.
  • Oversee the district's social media strategy, including content creation, posting schedules, and engagement analytics for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and any additional relevant social media outlets.
  • Manage the district's website, ensuring content is up-to-date, accurate, and aligns with the district's communication goals.
  • Secure positive, accurate and robust national and regional media coverage that increases awareness, understanding and support of Bridgeport Public Schools.
  • Monitor public perception of the district and develop strategies to address any areas of concern.
  • Serve as a key external voice on behalf of the organization.
  • Oversees the editorial process of all district communications.
  • Manage crisis situations through media outlets.
  • Develop, launch, and maintain BPS branding campaign portraying the district vision.
  • Generate informational content for stakeholders through publications i.e., newsletters, press releases, email announcements, videos, and special projects.
  • Collaborate with school administrators and district office leaders highlighting events, activities, and recognitions at school sites.
  • Promote and attend multiple events across the district.
  • Build coalitions and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties which may be assigned by Superintendent.
  • Work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to cover district events and manage any communication crises that may arise.
  • Coordinate engagements for internal and external vendors.
  • Work with the Executive Director of Internal and External Partnerships.
  • Responsible for all branding of materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a communications role, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
  • Proficiency in managing social media platforms and website content management systems.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Five years of successful experience working directly with state or local government and/or large philanthropic organizations.
  • Extensive experience managing and developing organizational communications strategy.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • Excellent technical skills.
  • Established networks with all local, regional, and national media outlets.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.
*Salary for this position is established per Bridgeport Municipal Ordinance 2.36.010, Section A. Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

“It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.”

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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