Watauga County Schools: Director of Communications

Director of Communications & Community Relations

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Advanced Degree preferred.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Demonstrated effectiveness in community relations.
4. Experience in one or more of the following areas: social media management, graphic design, photography, video production, webpage design/administration,
5. branding, and marketing.
   Working knowledge of public schools preferred.
    

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates and disseminates news and events about the school system.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson of the school system in the absence of the superintendent.
• Maintains an up-to-date district website with news, events, and photos.
• Produces regular press releases for print media.
• Creates a quarterly district newsletter, fliers, and brochures.
• Promotes the school district through marketing and branding through social media, video production, print media, website, etc.
• Notifies media outlets for school delays and closings.
• Serves as representative for Watauga Education Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations.
• Provides public notification of open meetings.
• Attends all Board of Education meetings.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the superintendent or his/her designee may assign.

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