Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, Professional writing and/or editing experience, Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail, Proficiency in using Canva for graphic design..

Key responsibilities:

Writing and editing various types of content for public schools and districts

Collaborating with school administrators to address communication needs

Creating key messages for marketing campaigns and communication efforts

Using project management systems to coordinate with team members.

Job description

The Donovan Group is seeking a Communication Strategist to help public schools and districts tell their stories and communicate more effectively. This individual should be a strong writer and editor, highly organized, and a strong and responsive communicator, with the ability to create quality graphics in Canva a plus. This full-time position would allow you to work 100% remotely.

Core Responsibilities:

Writing and editing news releases, email messages, letters to parents/staff, articles, website content, social media content, and other types of written content for public schools and districts.
Working directly with school and district administrators and staff to meet a wide range of communication needs.
Writing and preparing copy and specifications for pieces developed by our graphic design team.
Developing key messages and talking points for a variety of communication and marketing campaigns, including those focused on referendum efforts, enrollment, and hiring/recruitment.
Using Canva to create social media graphics and other materials. Working within Canva to make quick revisions to flyers, fact sheets, brochures, and other items as needed.
Writing and preparing content for client newsletters, using Smore and similar platforms.
Assisting with the creation of handbooks, course guides, reports, and other documents.
Using an established project management system and processes to communicate with fellow Donovan Group staff on a daily basis.

Key Attributes:

Highly responsive and driven to meet the communication needs of public schools and districts
Excellent writer and editor with an eye for detail
Extremely well organized and able to manage multiple projects at a time
Proficient skills related to using Canva to create graphics and other design pieces as needed
Existing knowledge or willingness to learn best practices in school communication and helping school districts tell their stories and engage their communities
Entrepreneurial spirit, intensity, and a deep desire to work hard to accomplish goals

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution
Professional writing and/or editing experience
Submission of a resume and at least two writing samples

Salary: $60,000 per year

After you apply, we will review your application, resume, and samples and determine if you may be a good fit. After an initial interview, we will ask you to complete an example assignment, which may include creating several written items and/or graphics.

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