SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the director, Department of Editorial, Graphics & Publishing Services (EGPS), the Communications Specialist II, EGPS position actively supports the long-term goals of MCPS related to pursuing excellence through clear and culturally responsive publishing. Applies skill and artistic judgment in writing, editing, and composing content focused on engaging staff and improving outreach to EGPS customers. Independently plans and leads events and the development, publication and/or dissemination of materials, such as, the district?s editorial correspondence guide for school and office staff, the cross-functional toolkit guide for schools, training materials, newsletters, and website content development. Work includes establishing and maintaining relationships with MCPS offices; serving as the subject matter expert pertaining to editorial best practices; and continually pursuing emerging technologies, trends and methods, relative communications design in the public education space.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: NoneSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to travel locally on short notice to MCPS schools and offices. Must be able to pursue core competencies within a physically active, loud, industrial production environment. May be required to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the director, Department of Editorial, Graphics & Publishing Services (EGPS), the Communications Specialist II, EGPS position actively supports the long-term goals of MCPS related to pursuing excellence through clear and culturally responsive publishing. Applies skill and artistic judgment in writing, editing, and composing content focused on engaging staff and improving outreach to EGPS customers. Independently plans and leads events and the development, publication and/or dissemination of materials, such as, the district?s editorial correspondence guide for school and office staff, the cross-functional toolkit guide for schools, training materials, newsletters, and website content development. Work includes establishing and maintaining relationships with MCPS offices; serving as the subject matter expert pertaining to editorial best practices; and continually pursuing emerging technologies, trends and methods, relative communications design in the public education space.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: NoneSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to travel locally on short notice to MCPS schools and offices. Must be able to pursue core competencies within a physically active, loud, industrial production environment. May be required to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
Full professional proficiency in English. Excellent public relations, interpersonal, human relations, oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of and ability to maintain collaborative relationships within the MCPS community, including all central offices, leadership, and other stakeholders. Ability to work and plan both independently and collaboratively while completing assignments in a timely and efficient manner. Knowledge of publication design, editing, and production. Knowledge of and ability to use website content management system, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Skilled at handling multiple projects and reacting quickly to colleague needs. Ability to develop guides, graphic materials, and communication tools that enable a clear and consistent messaging to various stakeholder groups.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required, with preference given to strategic communications, journalism, and graphic communications. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of six years of experience in communications or related field. Successful experience writing and editing in the broad education industry. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.Certificate/License: None