Communications & Publications Manager

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and Communications, the CommunicationsPublications Manager supports the day-to-day execution of the school's communications and marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for producing high-quality print and digital materials, coordinating photography and event coverage, and ensuring the timely delivery of communications across platforms. The CommunicationsPublications Manager works closely with and supports the work of the Director of Brand Management and Marketing, and contributes to the broader priorities and initiatives of the office under the leadership of the Director of Communications. This role is part of a collaborative and supportive team that works closely together and across departments to support the school's communications and storytelling efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• PrintPublication Production

• Execute the production of two annual school magazines and a summer/year-end event mini-magazine, including writing, editing, and coordinating content, selecting images, managing proofing cycles, and liaising with the designer and printers.
• Produce institutional publications such as handbooks, tuition materials, the printed school calendar, and event programs
• Support the creation of various print collateral, including brochures, invitations, and signage for Admissions, Advancements, and other departments across campus.
• EventAdvancement Support
• Produce print and digital materials for Advancement initiatives, including special event assets, invitations, campaign proposals, reunion materials, and signage.

• Prepare banners, programs, and environmental graphics for school events.
• Provide on-site photography coverage for daily and special events.
• Brand Implementation

• Apply established brand guidelines consistently across all materials.
• Create and manage branded templates (Google slides, stationery, signage, web headers, etc.).
• Assist divisions and departments in preparing materials that align with school brand standards.
• PhotographyImage Production

• Capture and edit photography for events, athletics, performances, and school candids.
• Coordinate and hire professional photographers, including scheduling and shot lists.
• Process, curate, organize, and archive images.
• Upload and distribute images for use across departments and platforms.
• Digital ProductionContent Support

• Build and publish digital magazine issues (WordPress).
• Update school website pages and upload content as directed (Finalsite).
• Maintain communication templates and digital assets.
• Organize and manage digital files and image libraries (Pixevety).

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. Responsibilities may evolve as needed to support the mission of the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum three to five years of relevant experience in independent schools, higher education, communications, or marketing.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and design skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with photography and photo editing. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple production deadline.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

Overview

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org