Marketing Production Associate

The Marketing Production Associate supports the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Communications Department through the conceptualization, design, development, and production of print and digital marketing materials for the Academy. This role ensures projects are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with institutional brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily departmental operations, including vendor relations, project management, and team coordination.

• Produce print and digital marketing materials in accordance with school brand standards and style guidelines, including event materials, advertisements, flyers, school magazine, brochures, web banners, and direct mail pieces.

• Receive, assign, and oversee incoming marketing requests.

• Proactively communicate potential issues related to creative direction, content, specifications, or timelines that may impact deadlines or design quality.

• Maintain adherence to established production schedules.

• Proof and revise multimedia layouts while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Prepare and preflight files for digital and offset printing.

• Coordinate photography and video assets as needed. Assist with purchase orders, payment processing, and monthly reconciliation documentation.

• Support creative marketing concepts, campaigns, and strategies as directed by the Director of Marketing and Communications.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively using verbal skills and project management tools.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agency-style environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.

• 4–6 years of agency or comparable production/design experience.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Quick learner, comfortable working across departments, able to quickly understand and conceptualize varied projects spanning enrollment, marketing, events, fine arts, and athletics.

• Strong production and typography skills with the ability to create printer-ready files.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organized workflow practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Experienced in creating and executing digital graphic designs.

• Ability to conceptualize, write, and edit promotional copy.

• Keen understanding of brand strategy and institutional brand standards.

• Experience organizing and managing photoshoots, including coordination of schedules, locations, talent, and creative assets.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, or balance.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Requires close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

· Must be able to access and navigate facilities across the Academy campus.