Media And Communications Manager

Communications & Media Manager

The Leffell School, a K-12 Jewish independent school committed to academic excellence and community engagement, seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Communications & Media Manager to join our Communications Team. This is a full-time, 12-month, in-person position responsible for capturing and disseminating engaging content across all school channels.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Content & Media Management

• Capture high-quality photography and short-form video of key events and daily school life across both campuses.
• Produce weekly video content for the community newsletter, including the "Flashback Friday" feature. 
• Curate family-facing photo galleries following major events.
• Manage digital assets by organizing, editing, and cataloging within the school’s digital media archive and shared Google Drives.
• Assist the Communications Team with basic graphic design for both print and digital materials using platforms such as Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Create and publish content for the digital screens located around the campuses.
• Ensure all visual and written content consistently reflects the school’s brand, mission, and values.

Digital Communications & Social Media

• Create and schedule compelling content (including photo/graphic and short-form videos) for the school’s primary social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn).
• Monitor current trends, tools, and best practices in social media to ensure content remains engaging and relevant.
• Help maintain the school website by ensuring all information is up to date, creating new event pages as needed, and supporting summer content development and SEO projects.
• Track communications metrics and assist with periodic reports on website traffic, social media performance, and email engagement.

Written Content & Advancement Support

• Collaborate with the communications team to write and manage a wide range of materials, including newsletters, emails, website copy, fundraising appeals, and event invitations.
• Edit and proofread content to maintain high grammatical accuracy and ensure consistent messaging, tone, and brand alignment across all channels.
• Assist with email communications and marketing campaigns using platforms such as Blackbaud PushPages and MailChimp.
• Provide overall team support for key advancement initiatives in fundraising, community engagement, and admissions, including administrative, logistical, and communications support as required.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across multiple formats.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining brand and messaging consistency.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work, with a willingness to experiment and iterate.
• Proficiency in photo and video editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro), Canva, CapCut, or similar design platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and up-to-date knowledge of best practices in social media (familiarity with scheduling tools like Meta Business Suite or Hootsuite is a plus).
• Experience utilizing email marketing tools (i.e., MailChimp and Blackbaud PushPages) and managing websites (knowledge of WordPress and SEO is a plus).
• Proficiency in G Suite.
• Familiarity with Judaism, Jewish holidays, and Hebrew is beneficial but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and car, as this role requires travel between our campuses in White Plains and Hartsdale to capture content.

Compensation and Benefits

• Schedule: Full-time, year-round position. Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (or 1:30 p.m. from November to March). Limited weekend and evening hours are required for select school events.
• Benefits: Attractive benefits program, including health, dental, and retirement coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO package, including school breaks, major Jewish holidays, and additional vacation/personal days.
• Salary for this role is between $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.