SunPlus Data Group is looking for a Communications Officer to work for a State Government facility in Atlanta, GA.

This is for 12 months to start and is likely to extend

Hours are generally M-F, 40 hrs/week

Pay is $41/hr W2 hourly or $45/hr 1099 (CTC)

**(THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE ONLY, MANDATORY NO EXCEPTIONS)**

It usually takes the State Government about 1-3 weeks to start interviews, just so that you are aware of the timeframe. The first interview will usually be via phone or WebEx.

Job Summary:

The State of GA is seeking a Communications Officer with documented experience. The Communications Officer

• Identifies opportunities to highlight individual, school/department, and cluster accomplishments on a district level via multiple APS engagement channels.
• Documents programs and accomplishments align with the district’s vision and mission via multiple APS engagement channels.
• Provides training and consultative support to school-level communications ambassadors.
• Attends district events on assignment to provide communications support and story coverage.
• Collaborates with the editorial team to maintain a year-round editorial calendar; ideates, prepares, and pitches story ideas for inclusion in the district editorial calendar; Collaborates with the other communication officers, design, and video production teams to ensure successful implementation of communication plans.
• Prepares talking points, remarks, and briefing papers.
• Contributes to producing communications materials needed for monthly Board of Education meetings.
• Copy-edits and proofreads materials as assigned by the team’s project coordinator, as needed.
• Serves on the district’s crisis communications team during school and district emergencies.
• Builds and sustains relationships with crucial education advocates.
• Provides monthly reports and tracking of critical communications projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Required to attend scheduled shifts during regular business hours as mandated.