Public Information Specialist (NY HELPS)

Capital Region Boces

Albany, NY

Full Time

Mid Level

52k-52k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

This is professional public relations work with responsibility for developing and implementing a program of planned and strategic two-way communication, which also includes publicizing and distributing information about school district or BOCES news, events, programs, services and facilities. Employees in this class maintain close contact and cooperate with policy-making officials, school staff, local media representatives and the public. Work is performed independently in accordance with established policies and practices. Supervision of program projects and activities may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Works closely with school district and/or BOCES administrators and staff to assess communications needs, opportunities and strategies.
Plans, develops and produces a wide-range of communications strategies and materials for both internal and external audiences, including newsletters, brochures, press releases, news articles, fact sheets, presentations, and special reports.
Assists in analyzing and explaining school district budgets, student testing and achievement data and/or other complex information related to school programs, policies and operations.
Attends meetings and maintains records of information released.

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of paid experience in journalism, news/feature/commentary writing, public relations or communications.
OR graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree and four (4) years of paid experience in journalism, news/feature/commentary writing, public relations or communications.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and public relations.
Good knowledge of appropriate media sources for dissemination of information.
Good knowledge of English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to read, interpret, analyze and summarize complex written documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to express oneself effectively in both oral or written form.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.