Marketing and Communications Associate at Buffalo Seminary | Buffalo, NY | $40K/yr – $50K/yr

Buffalo Seminary

Marketing and Communications Associate

Buffalo, NY (On-site)

$40K/yr – $50K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the school’s visual storytelling by producing photography/videography, editing and organizing media, and designing multi-channel assets across digital and print to support Admissions and Communications.

Own photography and videography for events, admissions, and storytelling.
Must-have: Proficiency in Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Canva.
Standout: Manage public galleries, media libraries, and multi-channel campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Capture and produce photography and videography for school events, admissions & alumnae initiatives, and institutional storytelling across digital and print platforms. Candidates preferably have their own DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Edit images and curate and maintain public-facing photo galleries and internal media libraries.
Design and produce visual assets for websites, digital signage, billboards, invitations, postcards, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Assist in managing the school website, including design updates, content management, and ongoing maintenance.
Design admissions publications including viewbooks, brochures, and the SEMToday magazine in collaboration with Admissions and Advancement teams.
Support the management of institutional social media platforms and content calendars, publishing regular content and campaign materials across platforms including Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn.
Assist in the production of the weekly community newsletter (SEMWeekly), contributing to visual layout and copy editing.
Oversee and mentor a student marketing internship program focused on photography, digital media, and content creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in event photography, videography, and digital media production.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro; experience with Canva.
Strong visual storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with website management and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite).
Understanding of design standards and file formatting for digital and print production (CMYK vs. RGB, PNG, PSD, TIFF, RAW formats).
Availability to work nights and weekends for events as needed is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Have

Candidates preferably have their own DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Buffalo Seminary

Buffalo Seminary (SEM) is an independent day and boarding school for college-bound girls, located in the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1851, SEM is one of the oldest schools for girls in the U.S., and is on the National Register of Historic Places. We offer an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory curriculum and are a member of The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and the Small Boarding School Association (SBSA). We are an affiliate charter member of the One Schoolhouse Online School for Girls (OGS). Our average class size of 11 and Harkness table learning allows us to give personal attention to each student throughout her four years. To learn more:Visit our main site at www.BuffaloSeminary.orgFollow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BuffaloSeminaryFollow us on Instagram at: Buffalo_SeminaryLike us on Facebook at:General school page: http://www.facebook.com/BuffSemAlumnae page: http://www.facebook.com/BuffaloSeminarySummer camp page: http://www.facebook.com/SummeratSem

Buffalo, New York, USA

65 employees (5 in marketing)

www.BuffaloSeminary.org