Digital Media Specialist

Timonium, MD (On-site)

$50K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own Maryvale’s social media ecosystem by creating and executing content, calendar governance, internship program oversight, and on-site event photography, with basic design and editing skills shaping the brand voice for a school audience.

  • Social content and creative ownership across copy, visuals, and infographics.
  • Calendar development with the Director and cross-team coordination to align events and campaigns.
  • People/ops ownership of the social intern program and ensuring consistent brand storytelling across school events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibility is the management (creation and execution) of Maryvale’s social media platforms, including writing copy, taking photos and videos, and creating infographics.
  • Work with the Director of Communications and Marketing to develop and manage the social media calendar.
  • Manage Maryvale’s growing social media intern program.
  • Assist in managing photography for on- and off-site school events.
  • Create event programs and print or digital marketing advertisements.
  • Knowledge of picture and video editing is a must.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field required.
  • Two to three years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Capability of balancing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Experience managing multiple social media platforms, including but to the point Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and Vimeo, as well as other emerging social media platforms, in a professional setting.
  • Experience in an independent school setting is a plus.
  • A willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, parents, and alumnae.
  • A commitment to single-gender education for young women.
  • Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth, and high energy level.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • This position is eligible for full-time benefits including personal and sick leave benefits.
    • All Maryvale employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance program, wellness initiatives and incentives, a 403b matching program, life insurance, school lunch benefit and other ancillary benefits.
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    Maryvale Preparatory School

    Maryvale is a Catholic, independent school for girls in grades six through 12. Affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Maryvale combines tradition with the latest trends in technology and education to offer an invaluable 21st century, college preparatory learning experience. With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Maryvale gives every girl the skills and confidence to learn, lead and succeed throughout the school day and throughout life.

    Founded in 1945
    Mays Chapel, Maryland, USA
    116 employees (8 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    10K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    30.1%
    Direct
    49.3%
    Referral
    5.7%
    Social
    13.8%
    Paid
    1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~122

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    6 (5% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    11 years
    Median Tenure
    4.3 years

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