Communications & Media Coordinator
22 days ago
Nashville
Job Description Position: Communications & Media Coordinator Location: Linden Waldorf School – Nashville, Tennessee Status: Full-time, exempt, salaried Position Overview: Linden Waldorf School seeks a creative and detail-oriented Communications & Media Coordinator to lead and manage the school’s digital and print communications. This role is vital in ensuring cohesive messaging and branding across multiple platforms including the school’s website, social media channels, newsletters, promotional materials, and annual yearbook. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and content creator with excellent editing skills who aligns with Waldorf educational values and is excited to tell the story of our unique school community. Key Responsibilities:Website Management • Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with school branding. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure messaging reflects school priorities and events. * Liaise with third-party developers or IT support when needed. Social Media * Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, and other relevant platforms. * Monitor engagement analytics and adjust strategies to grow reach and interaction. * Attend school events and visit classrooms and schoolday campus activities to capture photos/videos for social media use (as well as for the yearbook and website). Newsletters & Promotional Materials * Develop and send weekly, monthly, and quarterly newsletters in collaboration with administration, faculty, and board, ensuring consistent branding and tone. * Partner with the administrative team to create cohesive internal and external promotional materials that reflect our brand and authentically convey its mission, values, and story with clarity and impact. * Maintain audience lists across platforms. Yearbook Production * Lead the planning, layout, design, and production of the school yearbook using tools like Treering. * Capture, collect, and organize photos and student work throughout the year * Work with the office manager and outside portrait photographer to schedule and execute picture days for individual photos, class photos, and sports/team photos for the yearbook. * Work with parent volunteer(s) to create a final product reflective of the school’s values and community. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field * Minimum 2–3 years of experience in communications, digital media, or related roles * Exemplary writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills * Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, and website content management systems * Graphic design skills preferred (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) * Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines * Experience in or familiarity with Waldorf education preferred Benefits: * Health, dental, and vision insurance and 401K * Paid time off and school holidays * Professional development opportunities * Collaborative and supportive school community Salary is scaled based on experience and education. It is the policy of Linden Waldorf School to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with federal and state law, and not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.