Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute content across all divisions and departments, including emails, newsletters, marketing collateral, multimedia projects, and other editorial materials.
• Execute content strategy in collaboration with the assistant director of creative content and the senior associate director of content and editorial services to tell Milton’s story and strengthen relationships with key audiences.
• Manage content planning and performance, including building and maintaining content calendars, tracking engagement, and monitoring and reporting analytics.
• Develop and manage digital content for Milton’s website, intranet, social media platforms, newsletters, and other digital properties, including content capture, campaign execution, posting, and audience engagement.
• Support event communications and coverage, promoting internal and fundraising events and capturing basic photo and video content using a smartphone.
• Serve as a communications liaison to campus partners, alumni, parents, and the Advancement team, supporting alumni web content, day-to-day updates, and navigation improvements.
• Support Milton Magazine, including contributing content ideas and managing Class Notes and In Memoriam sections in collaboration with the Advancement Office.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital channels and maintain documentation of digital standards, workflows, and technical requirements.
• Manage and support digital systems, including integrations between asset management and calendaring platforms and onboarding of new tools and partners.
• Engage confidently with students, faculty, and staff to gather content and “get the shot” when needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, X, etc.) and general experience creating content in either a professional, volunteer, or educational program setting.
• Engages diverse audiences—students, faculty, alumni, and families—with clarity and purpose.
• Communicates effectively in writing and in conversation; builds trust and strong working relationships.
• Works independently and collaboratively, partnering smoothly across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Manages multiple priorities, setting realistic deadlines and delivering high-quality work on time.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Provides excellent internal customer service, clearly communicating progress, priorities, and next steps.
• Uses digital tools confidently, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (communications, marketing, journalism, English) is preferred but not a requirement.
• General marketing skills and experience
• Status as an alumni of Milton Academy is preferred but not required. Familiarity with the school's community, traditions, and culture is highly valued.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, visual asset management systems, email marketing tools, and website content management.
• Design capability, including basic graphic design and video editing skills.