Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Storytelling: Pitch, write, and edit engaging feature stories, profiles, and news articles for the school’s digital platforms and print publications.
• Community Collaboration: Build strong relationships and work closely with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to source stories. Conduct interviews to accurately capture authentic voices and perspectives that reflect the school's mission.
• Versatile Writing: Produce both long-form content (profiles, magazine features, event summaries, annual report narratives) and short-form content (news briefs, social media vignettes, and newsletter copy)
• Editorial Support: Assist with copyediting and proofreading major publications, ensuring accuracy, consistent tone, and alignment with the school’s style guide and brand identity. Maintain the editorial style guide.
• Project Management: Manage multiple writing assignments simultaneously, moving seamlessly from brainstorming and drafting to editing and final publication, while carefully balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably within an independent school, higher education, or non-profit environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and an obsessive commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to write for various formats (print magazines, web, newsletters) and adapt tone for different audiences (prospective families, current parents, employees, alumni).
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills; ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
• A portfolio demonstrating a track record of producing high-quality feature stories and compelling short-form copy.
• A collaborative team player who is receptive to creative feedback and eager to immerse themselves in the life of the school.
• Proficiency in AP Style.

Benefits

• Gill St. Bernard’s School offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance plans, 403(b) plan with employer match, generous PTO policy covering vacation, personal, and sick days.