Interim Associate Director of Communications (6-Month Contract) at KENT PLACE SCHOOL | Summit, NJ

Interim Associate Director of Communications (6-Month Contract)

Summit, NJ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own storytelling and editorial coordination for school communications, driving content across print, digital, and social while ensuring consistent messaging and a strong web presence.

Content & Writing: Primary writer for weekly news, Kent Place magazine pieces, and digital copy across platforms.
Website & Digital Presence: Maintain main site and Finalsite microsites with timely, SEO-friendly updates.
Editorial & Analytics: Manage editorial calendar and contribute to social strategy with regular digital performance reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Content Generation & Writing: Serve as the primary writer for the department, producing weekly news stories, engaging articles for the Kent Place magazine, and compelling copy for various digital platforms.
Website & Digital Presence: Maintain and update the main school website and Finalsite microsites (including the Ethics Institute, Girls' Leadership Institute, and Summer Camp), ensuring all content is timely, accurate, and SEO-friendly.
Publications & Newsletters: Project manage and assist in the creation of diverse print and online publications, including regular newsletters and community-wide communications.
Visual Media Management: Coordinate professional photography and videography schedules, storyboard authentic video content, and manage relationships with external creative vendors.
Editorial Oversight: Utilize and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar to ensure consistent, strategic messaging across all communication channels.
Social Media & Analytics: Collaborate on social media strategy, create high-quality daily content, monitor community engagement, and regularly report on digital analytics.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree required (preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field).
Experience: 4–6 years of progressive experience in communications or marketing, preferably within an independent school or higher education environment.
Strong Writing: Exceptional storytelling and copy-editing skills with a proven ability to adapt tone for various audiences and platforms.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tight deadlines, coordinate vendor schedules, and execute complex projects independently.
Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with CMS platforms (Finalsite preferred), social media management tools, and basic digital marketing strategies.

KENT PLACE SCHOOL

The only non-sectarian girls' day school in New Jersey, Kent Place provides a rigorous and fulfilling education for more than 600 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. KPS also offers a coed Junior Pre-Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten program, The Preschool at Kent Place. The 26-acre campus in Summit, New Jersey, draws families from more than 80 communities.

Summit, New Jersey, USA

220 employees (9 in marketing)

www.kentplace.org