Responsibilities

• Serve as the School’s lead writer and editor, producing written content for the website, newsletters, alumni magazine, and other School publications
• Develop and edit copy for School-wide communications, including emails, reports, admission and development materials, speeches, talking points, and presentations
• Maintain and refine the School’s editorial voice, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with Collegiate’s mission and values
• Edit and proofread materials written by other members of the Communications team to ensure quality, clarity, and brand consistency
• Provide day-to-day operational support of the Communications Office, ensuring the effective execution of the School’s communications strategy
• Oversee project workflows, content planning, and production schedules to ensure efficiency and consistency across all platforms
• Serve as administrative lead for the department when the Director of Strategic Communications is unavailable, including representing the department in leadership meetings and making operational decisions as needed
• Manage vendor relationships, including writers, designers, photographers, and printers, ensuring quality control and budget alignment
• Oversee project management systems, timelines, and intake processes to ensure clear communication and timely completion of all deliverables
• Track and report on the department’s budget in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications, ensuring fiscal responsibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field is required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or journalism, including writing, editing, and publication management
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within a communications or marketing team
• Exceptional AP Style writing and editorial skills
• Strong understanding of integrated communications across print, web, email, and social media platforms
• Familiarity with project management systems (e.g., Monday.com or similar platforms)
• Experience overseeing vendor relationships and managing creative production budgets
• Proficiency with Mac and Windows operating systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite (InCopy, InDesign, and Photoshop preferred)
• Experience using content management systems and email marketing tools
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Known experience working in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit setting
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Blackbaud, Finalsite, Ubiq, or similar
• Experience publishing a print magazine or multi-platform publication

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience publishing a print magazine or multi-platform publication
• Experience working in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit setting
• Familiarity with Blackbaud, Finalsite, Ubiq, or similar content management systems

Benefits

• Excellent professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Collaborative working environment
• A rich employee benefits package (which includes free lunch!)
• Opportunities for growth and leadership
• An environment that fosters creative and innovative instruction