Communications Associate

Newark Academy is seeking a creative, talented, and highly motivated communications professional to create content for website communications and publications. The candidate must have a collaborative spirit, strong writing and editing skills, and a passion for storytelling, as well as a desire to experiment with new technologies.

Reports to: Director of Communications

Responsibilities:

• Provide copywriting, editing and proofreading support for school magazine, annual report, brochures and other publications

• Interview constituents for stories and turn interviews into compelling stories

• Write and submit press releases and feature stories, as well as develop media opportunities as needed

• Produce compelling website content and news updates

• Assist with securing content, proofreading and verifying information for the weekly Parent eNewsletter

• Organize content for the annual Back-to-School guide

• Prepare speeches and/or talking points for NA members at selected events

• Support the Director of Communications on photo shoots

• Manage photo cataloguing and media clip archiving

• Liaison with vendors (designers, printers) and staff and faculty members

• Staff events outside the school day as needed

Requirements:

• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills

• Ability to identify and generate creative story ideas

• Ability to work well in a high-performance, collaborative, team environment

• Strong organizational and project management skills, extraordinary attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide array of constituents (including parents, students, faculty, alumni and vendors)

• Thorough working knowledge of tools and technology for web content management (experience with Blackbaud/WhippleHill and/or Wordpress preferred)

• Proficiency with office computer programs (Microsoft Office and G Suite) and experience with Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) and digital photography a plus

• Strong grasp of Associated Press style

• Previous experience in communications and/or journalism within an education setting preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Writing, Communications or related business field required

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

The position is full-time, 12 months per year, and eligible for benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Hannah Wyrzykowski at hwyrzykowski@newarka.edu.