Newark Board of Education Hiring for Director of Communications Job at Newark, NJ Full Time

Director of Communications
Office of Communications

• Develop a clear and cohesive communication plan/strategy

• Collaborate with the leadership team on issues related to communications and public affairs

• Build strong relationships and manage the press and media

• Secure positive, accurate, and robust national and regional media coverage that increases awareness, understanding, and support of the Newark Board of Education and the Superintendent

• Ensure that organizational leaders have the strategic guidance they need to engage the media as an effective lever to further their goals

• Serve as a key external voice on behalf of the organization

• Oversee the editorial process of all major district publications

• Ensure quality control of all information that is released

• Ensure audiences have access to and understand the Superintendent’s vision for the Newark Board of Education’ student success and education reform efforts

• Manage crisis situations through collaboration with the leadership team and management of media outlets

• Develop, launch and maintain a Newark Board of Education branding campaign to clearly portray the vision of the Superintendent

• Generate informational content for stakeholders through publications such as newsletters, press releases, email announcements, videos, special projects

• Develop influential speeches and talking points for senior staff and the Superintendent

• Collaborate with building principals and department leaders to showcase events, activities, recognitions at the school sites

• Promote and attend multiple events across the district

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Vision and Courage to Ensure All Students Achieve

• Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Holds self personally responsible for ensuring high academic achievement of all students.
• Develops, articulates, and builds buy-in to a clear vision and mission.
• Offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems.
• Unwavering commitment to getting the job done; willing to go above and beyond and do what it takes at any time to meet the needs of NPS’ students.

Communication and Public Relations

• Superior written, editing and verbal communication. Tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication.
• A proven record of publishing communication projects and writing strong editorial driven content.
• Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to foster consensus and resolve conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
• Embraces change and demonstrates flexibility when priorities shift.
• Strong and confident leadership

Strategic Planning and Effective Execution

• Exhibits a strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.
• Thrives in an achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including the ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps.
• Strong project manager who can lead diverse projects across the communications space in the district from start to finish.

Effective Problem Resolution

• Supports the prioritization and alignment of people, time, and resources to the most important issues.
• Able to coordinate across multiple departments and build effective relationships to efficiently identify the best and timeliest solutions.
• Provides feedback/support that assists others in maximizing their contribution.

REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: This position is competitive and based on experience. The salary range for this position is $110,000- $125,000.
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated