Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s content strategy and narrative development by identifying and crafting compelling student, faculty/staff, alumni and community stories.
• Write, edit and produce timely content for schoolwide communications, including: Weekly “News & Notes on The Hill” e-newsletter; Biannual alumni “Spartan Magazine”; Regular email communications; Website content; Social media; Institutional messaging; Department materials, as needed
• Maintain high editorial standards, including AP style, SSES Brand Guidelines and attention to detail.
• Coordinate and oversee visual content creation efforts across campus, including photography and video.
• Collaborate closely with Admission, Advancement and other interdepartmental teams to support enrollment, fundraising and community engagement goals.
• Ensure all communications reflect St. Stephen’s brand, voice and mission with accuracy, consistency and creativity.
• Conduct audio and/or video interviews with students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni to gather story ideas and content.
• Edit video content for the school’s website, YouTube and other social media platforms.
• Manage editorial calendars and communication timelines for key school initiatives and events.
• Utilize institutional project management software to track tasks, collaborate and ensure all project deadlines are met.
• Support and provide coverage of school events and campus life, with the flexibility to work some nights and weekends as needed.
• Translate robust data analytics into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate impact and inform future communication strategies.
• Track and analyze digital marketing KPIs to evaluate campaign effectiveness, using data-driven insights to optimize communication strategies in alignment with the school’s mission and brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English or a related field.
• Minimum of six years producing strategic communications, journalism, marketing content or institutional storytelling.
• Exceptional writing and copy editing skills across multiple platforms and audiences.
• Strong visual sensibility and understanding of photography, video and digital content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with editing software, preferably Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Adobe Premiere Pro.

Preferred

• Familiarity with independent schools or educational environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with digital publishing, social media, customer relationship management (CRM) software, content management systems (CMS) and project management software is a plus.

Benefits