OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Works under the general direction of the Director-Internal Communications to assist in maintaining an effective internal communications program for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) and keeping employees informed of the District programs, issues and accomplishments.

1. Writes and/or edits news and featured articles, that includes but not limited to brochures, fliers and editorial content for the District’s website and social media outlets, for publications designed to inform and educate the District’s employees.

2. Represents the Internal Communications team in planning meetings and contributes to the process of developing schedules for fulfilling request.

3. Meets with representatives from various departments, divisions and schools to discuss communication strategies and develops an effective internal communications plan that promotes upcoming events and informs staff of available opportunities.

4. Works closely with the MSCS external communications team providing information on stories, events or matters happening within the District that would be of interest to news media and shine a positive light on the District.

5. Performs general administrative office work to include maintaining internal communications calendar, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving data, copying and filing documents, monitoring the communications inbox, and responding to inquiries.

6. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Electronic and Digital Media Communication, Journalism or a related field; Plus, two (2) years of related professional experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.