Heather Pelat

About Heather Pelat

Digital and social media professional with more than 10 years of experience in the…

Experience

1. Director of Communications

   North Hills School District

   May 2019 — Present

   Promotes positive school and community relations•Responsible for all district and school communication•Maintains and updates district website and mobile app•Administers district and school social media accounts•Develops and creates content for all digital platforms•Serves as district’s public information officer and media liaison, writing and distributing press releases •Photographs district and school events•Curates information for, builds and sends district and school newsletters•Creates district and school calendars, designing an annual printed activity calendar•Alerts constituents of emergencies and weather-related school closures and delays•Serves as ambassador of the district’s brand ensuring guidelines are met•Develops district graphics including images, flyers and letterhead•Serves as the district’s open records officer responding to data and information requests in compliance with Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law•Closely assists superintendent in preparation for events including presentations and speeches•Supports the communication and public relations needs of administrators and departments districtwide•Collaborates with staff and students to meet communication needs•Works with school directors to effectively communicate board business producing a detailed recap email following each voting meeting•Mentors student representatives to the school board assisting with presentations and reports•Coordinates and assists planning events such as community town halls and job fairs•Monitors news media, maintaining and distributing coverage as necessary

Skills

• Enps
• Social Media
• Broadcast Journalism
• Media Relations
• Journalism
• Broadcast Television
• Editing
• Video
• Broadcast
• Avid
• New Media
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• Television