Communications Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: 21st Street Campus - SANTA MONICA, CA 904049040Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $82,000.00 - $87,000.00 Salary
Serve as a co-editor and write for Cross Sections magazine, published annually.
Serve as point-person for three weekly parent newsletters, soliciting, organizing and editing content. Occasionally update newsletters in Blackbaud via simple coding. (We’ll teach you.)
In collaboration with Development staff, create content for Annual Giving and capital campaign fundraising programs, including e-blasts, appeal letters, brochures and acknowledgement letters.
Create and edit content for the Office of Admission and Affordability, including videos (mostly outsourced), e-blasts and postcards.
Edit and proofread collateral and other materials from K-12 colleagues.
Oversee the online school store, working with the vendor/designer to offer new spirit wear several times a year and occasionally troubleshooting issues that may arise.
Establish an editorial calendar for website news stories and social media posts and serve as the main content creator for both.
Edit/create content for the School website as needed.
Take photos and simple videos for the website/social media.
Very occasionally attend events beyond work hours.

Qualifications
Exceptionally strong writing and proofreading skills are an absolute must.
Knowledge of Associated Press style.
Experience with CMS systems, Google Workspace, AI tools and social media platforms.
Ability to shape and articulate a compelling case for financial support.
Ability to generate imaginative, error-free and persuasive copy.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Engagement with faculty, staff and students to find interesting stories to tell.
Friendliness and a positive, can-do attitude.
Special skills in photography, video filming/editing, and graphic design a plus.
Bachelor’s degree.