Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$83K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SAAS’s social media strategy and content across platforms to engage a diverse school community and showcase student life.

  • Own day-to-day social media management and content creation across SAAS platforms.
  • Must-have: 1–3 years of social media management experience.
  • Standout: Cross-department storytelling and Vidigami photo library management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the day-to-day management and content creation for SAAS social media channels across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo and emerging platforms
  • Maintain a social media content calendar reflecting the rhythm of school life, performances, athletics, community service, and Summit events
  • Develop engaging, on-brand content (photos, short-form video, graphics, captions) that captures SAAS spirit and resonates with diverse audiences
  • Monitor and engage with followers, respond to comments and inquiries, and foster a positive online community in line with school best practices
  • Stay current on trends and platform updates, bringing fresh ideas to amplify SAAS’s voice
  • Capture photos and videos at school events for use across digital channels in coordination with Marketing Communications
  • Collaborate with Enrollment, Advancement, Athletics, and Arts to source stories and content opportunities
  • Assist in organizing and managing the school’s digital photo library on Vidigami
  • Create simple graphic design assets (social graphics, digital flyers, event promos) aligned with SAAS brand guidelines
  • Track and report on social media performance metrics to inform content strategy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, or related field
  • 1–3 years of experience managing social media accounts for an organization, brand, or institution (internship counts!)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for storytelling
  • Proficiency across major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) and familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Later, Sprout Social)
  • Basic photography and videography skills; comfort shooting/editing content on a smartphone or camera
  • Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred

  • Experience in an education, nonprofit, or mission-driven environment
  • Basic understanding of SEO, Google Analytics, and email marketing platforms
  • Experience with video editing (iMovie, Adobe Premiere Rush, CapCut, or similar)
  • A genuine interest in working with adolescents and a school community

Benefits

  • SAAS offers an excellent benefit package
  • View our Staff Benefits here .
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Seattle Academy is a dynamic community that challenges students to QUESTION, IMAGINE, AND CREATE in order to CONTRIBUTE boldly to a changing world.

Founded in 1983
Seattle, Washington, USA
317 employees (13 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.1%
Direct
48%
Referral
5.2%
Social
3.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~317

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (3% of company)

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