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The Buckley School, an all boys K-9 school, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is seeking a Communications Manager. An integral member of the Development Office, the Communications Manager works full-time and reports to the Director of Development. The Communications Manager’s primary responsibility is to oversee all school publications and to capture, create, distribute, and manage content for the School’s internal and external communities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Writing/Editing: Write, edit, and proofread all school communications and publications, including those from the Development and Admissions Offices
- Digital and Print Storytelling: Help identify, create, and write news and feature stories across multiple platforms, including school website, weekly e-newsletter, and bi-annual print magazine
- School Reporter and Photographer: Attend classes, student presentations and activities, and community events in order to gather stories, capture and coordinate photographs and video while maintaining a finger on the pulse of the community
- Social Media: Strategize and provide content for social media presence
- Content Management: Organize and routinely update school website and digital and physical archives
General Responsibilities:
- Attend relevant school activities and occasional morning, evening, and weekend academic, social, or informational events
- Participate in school-wide events and meetings
- Attend professional development workshops as needed
- Stay on top of best practices in school communications
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in communications, English or related field
- Professional communications experience preferred but not required
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong knowledge of best practices in online and digital communications, as well as experience with web content management, web design, and graphic design
- Experience with photography, videography, and social media for digital storytelling
- Ability to multitask s in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including a good sense of humor
Success Factors / Job Competencies:
- Execute responsibilities efficiently and accurately, while adhering to deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate professionally and positively with colleagues across departments and constituencies
- Exhibit sound judgment related to confidential conversations, projects, and information related to the School or any of its constituents, including effective communication regarding such matters to the appropriate individuals
- Display initiative, personal motivation, a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined, and an ability to learn new and established procedures
TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resumé, writing sample, and three references to jobs@buckleyschool.org. Please include “Communications Manager” in the subject line. No calls please.
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