Job Description

Job Summary

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Tennesseans for Student Success is a statewide network of teachers, parents, community leaders, and volunteers dedicated to supporting, championing, and fighting for Tennessee’s students and their futures. We are committed to building on Tennessee’s historic gains in education and work every day to make sure today’s students are more prepared and have even more opportunities for success than those who graduated before them. Our organization’s efforts, including legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and engagement and issue advance to support high-quality public education systems across Tennessee.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Coordinator is an adaptable and impact-oriented communicator who will work closely with the Communications Director to advance the organization’s policy and communications objectives. You will play a valuable role in implementing the organization’s social media strategies and external communication, assisting with media relations. You will also write education news articles for the organization’s non-profit news outlet, the Tennessee Firefly, and assist with the production of its online content.

Job Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator will have the following primary responsibilities:

Content Creation (80%)

• Serve as a reporter for the Tennessee Firefly, producing and editing news stories about key issues impacting the state.
• Produce creative and informative videos and digital content that informs the public about important issues impacting Tennessee’s students.
• Assist in the production of the Tennessee Firefly’s podcast.

Other (20%)

• Create and manage a social media strategy distinct for each of the organization’s profiles and platforms, including Tennesseans for Student Success and the Tennessee Firefly.
• Assist with website maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (articles links, stories, and events) is posted regularly.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director to improve communications about the organization, its staff, and its priorities.
• Assist in the management of marketing campaigns and event planning and promotion.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director and Senior Staff to respond to media inquiries and assist with story pitches to media across the state.
• Support the adherence and promotion of the organization’s brand identity.
• Improve and expand the organization’s content strategies and execution.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Experience: Three years of communication experience, including some experience in a newsroom (television, newspaper, radio, or digital).

Skills: Experience with Emma, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition is a plus.

Physical: Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

Job Type: Full Time, Salaried

Travel: 15 to 20%

Additional Information

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, & Vision for Employee + Dependents
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Up to 4% 401K match

How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send a cover letter and a PDF of your resume via email to brooke@tnsuccess.org.

• Cover letter and PDF of your resume.
• Samples of each of the following:
• Social Media Posts
• Written News Stories or Long Form of Writing
• Produced Digital Content or a Drafted Communications plan

Details

• Date Posted: January 14, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Education
• Start Date: 03/01/2025
• Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000
• Working Hours: Flexible

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