Communications Director jobs in New Jersey
Communications Director directs an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Being a Communications Director may conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. Additionally, Communications Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Communications Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Communications Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director of Communications
- Newark Public Schools
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Newark, NJ
FULL_TIME
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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
Director of Communications
Office of Communications
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director of Communications within the Communications Office.
DEFINITION: Newark Board of Education seeks a dynamic leader who will bring creativity and drive to the office of communications to improve the way the school district communicates with external and internal audiences. The NBOE Communications Department is responsible for promoting NBOE’ work and initiatives, strategic communication within and outside of NBOE, and managing the NBOE brand. Communications oversees media relations, online communication, and a public access television channel and collaborates with every NPS department to drive employee and constituent relations.
Qualifications- Master’s degree (MMP, MPA or related field) from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of experience working directly with state or local government and/or large philanthropic organizations.
- Significant experience managing and developing organizational communications strategy.
- Superb computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe.
- Established networks with all local, regional, and national media outlets.
The Director of Communications responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:- Develop a clear and cohesive communication plan/strategy
- Collaborate with the leadership team on issues related to communications and public affairs
- Build strong relationships and manage media relations.
- Secure positive, accurate, and robust national and regional media coverage that increases awareness, understanding, and support of the Newark Board of Education and the Superintendent
- Ensure that organizational leaders have the strategic guidance they need to engage the media as an effective lever to further their goals
- Serve as a key external voice on behalf of the organization
- Oversee the editorial process of all major district publications
- Ensure quality control of all information that is released
- Ensure audiences have access to and understand the Superintendent’s vision for the Newark Board of Education’ student success and education reform efforts
- Manage crisis situations through collaboration with the leadership team and management of interactions with media outlets.
- Develop, launch and maintain a Newark Board of Education branding campaign to clearly portray the vision of the Superintendent
- Generate informational content for stakeholders through publications such as newsletters, press releases, email announcements, videos, special projects
- Develop influential speeches and talking points for senior staff and the Superintendent
- Collaborate with building principals and department leaders to showcase events, activities, recognitions at the school sites
- Promote and attend multiple events across the district
- Perform other duties which may be assigned by Supervisor(s)or required by law, code, regulation, or board policy.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Vision and Courage to Ensure All Students Achieve- Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels.
- Holds self personally responsible for ensuring high academic achievement of all students.
- Develops, articulates, and builds buy-in to a clear vision and mission.
- Offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems.
- Unwavering commitment to getting the job done; willing to go above and beyond and do what it takes at any time to meet the needs of NPS’ students.
- Superior written, editing and verbal communication. Tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication.
- A proven record of publishing communication projects and writing strong editorial driven content.
- Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to foster consensus and resolve conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
- Embraces change and demonstrates flexibility when priorities shift.
- Strong and confident leadership
- Exhibits a strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.
- Thrives in an achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
- Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including the ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps.
- Strong project manager who can lead diverse projects across the communications space in the district from start to finish.
- Supports the prioritization and alignment of people, time, and resources to the most important issues.
- Able to coordinate across multiple departments and build effective relationships to efficiently identify the best and timeliest solutions.
- Provides feedback/support that assists others in maximizing their contribution.
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION- Salary: Commensurate with background, experience, and education.
- Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPENING And CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: March 15, 2022
Closing Date: Until filled
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEE - 3 Days Ago
Director of Communications
- Paterson Public Schools
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Paterson, NJ
OTHER
- Position Type: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION/DirectorDate Posted: 1/9/2024Location: Superintendent`s OfficeDate Available: ImmediatelyEffective Date(s): Immediately Staff Needed: One (1) Director of Communi...
- 3 Days Ago
Communications Director
- New Jersey Community Capital
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Brunswick, NJ
FULL_TIME
- New Jersey Community Capital is a nonprofit community development financial institution that provides an innovative toolkit of financial products, programs, and services to advance equity and opportun...
- 3 Days Ago
Director of Communications
- Keller Williams Team Realty
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Clifton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Who are we looking for? The Call Coordinator must understand that to run effectively and efficiently, a Market Center must tend to its associates’ needs in such a way that they (the associates) are re...
- 2 Months Ago
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- IPG Health Medical Communications
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Parsippany, NJ
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE: Art DirectorCommercial Medical CommunicationsJOB SUMMARY:The Art Director (AD) collaborates with the Art team in generating and executing of creative concepts from idea to design through fi...
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Director, Medical Communications
- UroGen
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Princeton, NJ
OTHER
- Job Summary The Director of Medical Communications will report to the VP, Medical Affairs at Urogen. The role will serve as a strategic lead for overall scientific communication for the company. The r...
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Communications Director
- MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
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Jackson, MS
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Communications Director
- ADP/ZR Test Company 010
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Austin, TX
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- City of Eugene
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Eugene, OR
- Communications Director Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/jobs/newprint/4506352) Apply ? Communicatio...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- StateJobsNY
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Albany, NY
- College degree preferred, ability to work a flexible schedule, knowledge of bill sponsorship, process, policy experience...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- Carolina Panthers
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Charlotte, NC
- Position: Communications Director Department: Communications Reporting Relationship: Reports to Vice President of Commun...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Communications Director
- State of New York
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Albany, NY
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- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About New Jersey
New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.
New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Communications Director jobs
$201,684 to $280,865
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What does a Communications Director do?
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