Assistant Director of Communications - New York, United States - The Spence School

The Spence School

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Assistant Director of Communications - Leave Replacement

The Spence School seeks an experienced communications professional to serve as the lead writer and editor, responsible for developing compelling content for print and online media, manage ongoing school communications and oversee the production of print publications. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Assistant Director joins a highly skilled four-member communications team in a busy and collaborative environment. This is a full-time, in-person, leave replacement position from August 2024-May 2025.

Salary:
$75,000 to $90,000

Essential Responsibilities
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Create value in all school communications by developing user-centered content that promote greater awareness and affinity among key constituents
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Gain a keen understanding of institutional priorities and help develop communication opportunities that support the mission
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Collaborate with the team on the management of all school communications
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Immerse in the life of the School to develop story ideas
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Develop and maintain a list of news/story opportunities and, with the communications team, conceive, design, write and post interesting and timely news, features and photos about events and academic life at Spence
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Manage all Upper School division and College Counseling Office communications
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Collaborate with the Alumnae Office to pursue more and immediate ways for Spence to be at the forefront of alumnae news and to celebrate its alumnae and their accomplishments
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Assist in developing social media content as well as website content
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Participate in the planning and creative development of content, messages and design of print and online publications
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Edit all print and online school communications and publications
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Manage the production of publications and promotional materials, including the Bulletin, Annual Report, admissions materials, fundraising materials, invitations and general mailings from the development stage through final production
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Help maintain the photographic assets of the School in digital and print form; collect images from faculty, parents, alumnae, etc.
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Organize photo shoots, coordinating schedules with faculty and administrators

Qualifications:

Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree with significant professional experience in nonprofit communications, journalism or related experience
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Excellent writing, editing, proofing and project-management skills
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A demonstrated commitment to compelling news and feature writing and developing high-quality print and online content
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Expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides), and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
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Proficiency with Mac platforms; comfortable with content management systems and demonstrated ability to learn quickly
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Ability to organize multiple projects simultaneously with great attention to details, and sensitivity to deadlines and priorities
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to forge relationships with multiple constituencies including alumnae, parents, students, faculty and staff as well as outside vendors
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Basic photography skills and understanding of photo-editing software
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Cultural competency and skills for engaging with and learning from people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- **Ability to approach each day with enthusiasm, patience, flexibility and a sense of humor