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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools
Charlotte, NC
We are seeking a highly energetic leader for the position of Director of
Public Information for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools. The
district serves 100,000 children in a vibrant, growing metro area. The
Director must be prepared to assist the district in establishing dialogue
with and engaging our various publics in a wide range of issues including,
but not limited to, school finance, student assignments, neighborhood
schools and the communication of academic success.
Reporting directly to Dr. Eric Smith, Superintendent of Schools, the
successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that
communications and public information is an integral facet of all district
strategic planning.
Qualifications
· Minimum 10 years' experience in public relations, corporate
communications, or related fields;
· Evidence demonstrating an ability to research, plan, execute and evaluate
public engagement programs, solutions to controversial communications
issues, and communications strategies for a diverse and multi-faceted
organization;
· A comfort level with the pressure, deadlines and the demanding schedule
which accompany representing a large public institution;
· Leadership; the maturity, confidence and sound judgment required to advise
the Superintendent and his cabinet on matters of great importance;
· Direct experience producing and distributing printed and recorded materials;
· A track record for establishing strong, positive, proactive relationships
with the media and for developing appropriate responses to his/her
organization's media coverage;
· Management skills; must demonstrate an ability to mentor and motivate a
professional staff;
· Technology know-how; will have successfully integrated technology into a
public relations program, including use of a website and video as public
information tools.
This is a tremendous opportunity to join a major school district and lead
its public relations efforts to a new level. We welcome your confidential
suggestions, nominations, or letters of personal interest. Please send to:
Stephen Bernhardt
Sockwell & Associates
227 W. Trade Street, Suite 1930
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Tel. 800-752-6823 or 704-372-1865
Fax. 704-372-8960
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Susan G. Barnes, APR
8694 Haselton Rd.
Nashville, TN 37221
615-662-6383 (phone)
615-662-6377 (fax)
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