Senior Communications Specialist, OBC

2 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Southern Education Foundation Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Specialist to join our team at the Southern Education Foundation. This is a full-time remote position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Role

The Senior Communications Specialist will play a key role in executing the communication strategy for the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC). This includes managing social media, designing branded content, developing business development and recruitment communications, and drafting external messages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, marketing, or education, and experience in managing social media platforms and generating content.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and post content across social media platforms to engage key audiences.
  • Monitor social media interactions and respond to feedback as necessary.
  • Track and report monthly communication analytics for social media and website performance.
  • Create first drafts of communications for business development and recruitment, working with the Managing Director to finalize and distribute to stakeholders.
  • Develop draft content for newsletters, blogs, and other external communications.
  • Manage updates to the website, ensuring content is aligned with updated branding and key messaging.
  • Provide tactical communications support by working with the Managing Director to draft initial outreach communications to external audiences.
  • Assist in developing media and PR strategies, focusing on key events like the OBC Convening.
  • Provide key content and insights for media pieces, blogs, and articles.
  • Lead the review process for communications, managing feedback from the OBC team, and adhering to deadlines.
  • Develop updates to resources, collateral, decks, and signage to reflect shifts to messaging and branding (as needed).
  • Assist in preparing content for press kits in partnership with external PR firm.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, education, or a related field.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in a communications role, preferably within education, nonprofit, or related sectors.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to create engaging content tailored to a variety of audiences.
  • Experience managing social media platforms and generating content.
  • Proficiency in WordPress, Canva, and Google Suite (experience with Adobe InDesign and Salesforce Account Engagement a plus).
  • Knowledge of website analytics, SEO optimization, and experience tracking communication metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A commitment to improving educational equity, especially for students of color and low-income students in the South.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, writing sample, examples of graphic design work, and the names and contact information of three references to hr@southerneducation.org with "Senior Communications Specialist, OBC" in the subject line.



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