Job Opportunity

Senior Communications Analyst

Grade: 63
Position Number: ZCA-EXE950
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience

DESCRIPTION

An integral part of the communications team, this position will conduct basic research, write draft materials and responses, design marketing and info pieces, support and drive CHA’s online presence through website and social media maintenance, monitor media coverage and provide communications support for various departments and global CHA initiatives. The position will assist in coordinating public events, responses to media and other inquiries, and help create proactive earned and paid media that promotes CHA policies and initiatives.

Example of responsibilities of this job may include but are not limited to the following;

Conduct research and draft press releases, media alerts, FAQs, speaking points, presentations and other materials to be released to internal staff and external audiences.
Collect and maintain current and accurate data on CHA activities to ensure communications staff can respond to inquiries in a professional manner. This includes detailing upcoming events, reports and policies in CHA’s communications calendar.
Research, collect and maintain lists of appropriate press and stakeholder contacts citywide, regionally and nationally for various CHA outreach.
Receive and direct inquiries from press, academics, researchers and other venues regarding information on the Authority’s policies and procedures, incidents, programs, initiatives and other communication requests. Assist Authority and departmental management with potential responses.
Coordinate interview logistics with key Authority personnel and affiliate organizations. Assist with topics of discussion and determine the who, what, why, when and where prior to conducted interviews.
Design marketing materials (e.g. fliers, brochures, postcards, logos, clothing) and official annual agency documents and reports (Annual Plans and Reports) for CHA residents, city and HUD leadership and other stakeholders.
Regularly maintain and update CHA’s website; expand the agency’s online presence in social media by finding opportunities to promote current networks (e-newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, WordPress Blog).
Assist with proactive media coverage strategies for the Authority’s programs and initiatives; make contact via telephone, letters, releases and other communication resources.
Monitor, log and distribute daily reports detailing CHA in the media.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires excellent writing, planning and research skills along with verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be creative, self-motivated, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently under pressure while meeting deadlines. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or a related discipline and a minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Adobe Design Premium CS 4 or higher and Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or higher is a must. Candidates who have administrative experience with popular social network platforms are highly desirable.

This position requires knowledge of mass communications or integrated marketing communications, with specialized training in the areas of research, production, media relations and/or related field. Candidate must have two to three years of relevant experience with the ability to prepare news and press releases, publications, television and broadcast releases.

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