Communications and Media Coordinator

About the role

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. We are seeking a Communications & Media Coordinator to join Dalton’s Communications Team.

Responsibilities

• Capture photographs and videos during school events.
• Curate media galleries and maintain photo and video databases.
• Create, edit, and publish digital media like Instagram Reels, short films, digital displays, and posters to school websites and portals.
• Create and publish content for digital screens around campuses.
• Create and schedule content for social media platforms (i.e. Instagram & LinkedIn).
• Manage photography and videography calendars and assist with management of outside photo/video contractors.
• Collaborate with team members to write and publish news stories.
• Create slideshows for the admissions office and alumni/advancement events.
• Track data and analytics of digital media and websites to use for planning and strategy development.
• Update publications, including brochures for auxiliary programs and curriculum guides.
• Support the Communications Team in maintaining brand standards across publications, websites, and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of experience that includes internal or external communications, photography and video production, and/or media management.
• Organized, self-directed, flexible, able to shift tasks based on changing priorities.
• Experience and comfort using photo and video editing software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.
• Experience creating in design software such as InDesign, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong follow-through.
• Approaches work collaboratively and works successfully in a team environment.
• Experience in an independent school environment is a plus.

Pay

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month, in-person position, and we are looking for the right candidate to start immediately.