St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our digital communications specialist, a key member of the communications department. All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. Position Summary: The digital communications specialist works in collaboration with the director of communications and other members of the communications team. The digital communication specialist develops and manages content (posts, photos, short videos) across the school’s digital channels; monitors and manages digital communications to ensure effective and positive engagement with the school community; and serves as the primary manager of the school’s digital communications platforms (bulk email, social media, website, and related systems/platforms). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the communications team to identify compelling concepts and content that align with the school’s strategic and tactical goals. - Gather content assets (photos, videos, quotes, story details) as needed. - Author and edit articles, posts, recaps, roundups, announcements, and other content in alignment with the team’s project schedule and editorial priorities. - Draft, edit, assemble/layout, and publish scheduled email newsletters and other incidental bulk mail. - Create and publish balanced, well-considered content for social media. - Manage website content and administration ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date information. - Assist in the management and organization of communications photo and video asset libraries. - Keep current with digital marketing strategies, technologies, and tactics, and advise the team on changes to strategy. - Support team projects and assignments as needed (e.g., all-hands projects, occasional night/weekend event support). - Contribute to team goals as new priorities emerge.
