Marketing and Communications Associate

Marketing and Communications Associate $75,000 – $90,000 per year; commensurate with experience Marymount High School (Los Angeles) Description Position Title: Marketing and Communications Associate Department: Marketing and Communications Reports to: Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications Status: Full-time / 40 Hours per week FLSA: Non-Exempt Payscale: $75,000 – $90,000 Commensurate with experience Job Summary: Marymount High School seeks a dynamic, creative, and detail‑oriented Marketing & Communications Associate to support the day‑to‑day execution of the school’s communications and marketing strategy. This role is responsible for producing content, photographing, and taking videos of daily school life, managing social platforms, and assisting with the promotion of school programs and events. Working closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, this position plays a hands‑on role in bringing Marymount’s story to life through writing, photography, videography, social media, and design, while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all communications. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, talented photographer, and visual storyteller who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys both creative and production work, and can manage multiple priorities with precision and follow‑through. This position requires some evening and weekend work. Role and Responsibilities: Primary Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Content Creation & Storytelling Write, edit, and format content for weekly parent newsletter, website updates, and social media Assist in drafting school announcements, invitation language, and other school communications Support storytelling by developing compelling stories for the web and print that highlight Marymount’s students, academic programming, co‑curriculars, and community impact (this will require attending classes, student events, and more) Photography and Video Capture and edit photos and videos at school events and programs Produce short‑form video and visual content for social media and marketing use Assist in organizing and maintaining photo and video assets. Portrait photography of all sports teams and travel to at least one competition event per sport per season Graphic Design & Visual Content Design graphics and marketing materials for events, programs, and school initiatives Create flyers, invitations, digital signage, banners, and promotional assets for use across platforms and media Follow established brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency Coordinate placement of print advertisements Social Media and Digital Platforms Support the day‑to‑day management of Marymount’s social media accounts Create, schedule, and publish daily content across platforms that brings the Marymount experience to life and stay current with social media trends. Monitor engagement, create strategies to increase followers, and assist in tracking performance metrics Maintain digital display screens across the campus Website Management Update and maintain the school website, including event pages, news articles, and general content updates Upload graphics, manage links, and ensure content accuracy Event Marketing & Support Assist in promoting school events through digital and print communications Work closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications to understand the communication needs across Admissions, Development, Student Life, and Academics Participate in team meetings and project check‑ins Manage multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines Respond to time‑sensitive requests for content, photography, design, and updates Great benefits we offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer‑paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees. Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources 403(b) Retirement Plan Cafe allowance – lunch is on us! Relocation Assistance Paid holidays Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an acute attention to detail Experience creating content across email, web, social media, and print Strong photography skills, including experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras Experience with video editing and short‑form content creation preferred Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator), Google Workspace, Office Suites, macOS operating system, and related applications Familiarity with website content management systems (currently using Blackbaud) Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines Demonstrates a collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to work, and contributes to a positive, energetic, and supportive team culture Experience in an independent school or mission‑driven organization preferred Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for Marymount High School’s Catholic‑Independent school identity and mission This position requires some evening and weekend work Education and/or Experience 2‑4 years of experience in marketing, communications, photography, digital media, or a related field Wage Range The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr LA Catholics