Communication Strategist

Donovan Group•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$58,000 - $62,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
Highly responsive and driven to meet the communication needs of public schools and districts
Professional, confident, and comfortable communicating with clients via email and video calls
Excellent writer and editor with a strong eye for detail
Extremely well organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
Proficient skills related to using Canva to create graphics and other design pieces as needed
Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, and a deep desire to work hard to accomplish goals

Nice To Haves

Basic awareness of digital accessibility best practices or a demonstrated willingness to learn and apply accessibility standards in daily work
Existing knowledge or willingness to learn best practices in school communication and helping school districts tell their stories and engage their communities
ability to create quality graphics in Canva a plus

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 educational administrators and staff to meet a range of communication needs, including participating in scheduled and as-needed video calls and meetings.
Responding promptly and professionally to client inquiries and requests, helping to clarify needs, set expectations, and coordinate with internal teams as appropriate.
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 and collaborate with fellow Donovan Group staff on a daily basis.