Job Title: Communications Specialist

Salary Range: $65K - 75K, commensurate with experience.

Full-Time position: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)

Join our small, energetic communications team that serves a large private, independent living community of 8,000-9,000 residents in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Can you write accurate and clear notices, new articles and features? Shoot photos or video with a keen eye? Design an eye-catching poster? Update content on WordPress? Gather, organize and format accurate information? Propose and/or help execute communications projects – whether publications, video features, promotions, internal company communications, or other – that can clarify, inform, educate and even delight? If so, you'll enjoy the Communications team's creative energy and similar skill set.

The candidate should be able to apply diverse skills that include basic experience in print and digital, written and visual communications and/or public relations. Candidate should also be highly detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Our Communications Team Is Responsible For

producing a twice-monthly community newsletter of up to 64 pages, tabloid – writing, editing, shooting photos, all layout
designing posters, banners, brochures, booklets and other promotional collaterals
creating and managing content for a public-facing website and an internal website for residents
creating and posting social media content – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
monitoring and contributing to internal and external communications needs through publications, closed circuit TV channels, websites, email blasts, flyers, notices, brochures and other means of communication
being a source of accurate, organized information for residents, potential residents, advertising clients, and corporate colleagues
creating and implementing outreach and marketing programs

Requirements

B.A. degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field or a combination of education and experience
excellent writing skills
ability to multi-task and be very organized
ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines
excellent customer service skills
proficiency in Microsoft Office
ability to provide writing and/or photography and/or videography samples
positive attitude and willingness to learn
ability to set and adhere to high standards of quality

Ideal Skills

Candidates may not have all these skills, but let us know which ones you do have, your level of proficiency, and how you've applied them.

excellent news/feature writing, editing, proofreading, experience with Associated Press Style
proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
experience at a daily or weekly publication
photography, videography, video editing
proficiency in WordPress
publication layout, graphic design experience
social media management
familiarity with Square9
experience or familiarity with community association management and governance

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve great results. If you want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Salary: $65000 - $75000 per year

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