Job description

TFS seeks Director of Communications and Media

About TFS

Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school nestled in the northeast Georgia mountains serving more than 500 students in grades five-12.

Job Summary

Tallulah Falls School is seeking a talented and versatile Director of Communications and Media, eager to serve the school community as a member of a four-person Advancement Team charged with sharing the school's story through various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in print production and web production deliverables, as shown through a professional portfolio. The candidate will acclimate easily into a highly productive, collaborative, service-oriented culture. This is a full-time position. Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Responsibilities:

Prospective candidates for this new position should possess demonstrated proficiency in the following:

• Produce and collaborate in writing and editing content for use in and on multiple channels, including press releases, magazine articles, newsletters, website, social media and more

• Serve as the school photographer, ensuring work is properly cataloged and filed

• Provide information, increase awareness, and promote a positive reputation of the School through traditional and digital/social media

• Develop and maintain new and accurate web content and features as needed

• Provide creative support for internal and external communications efforts utilizing graphic design skills

• Exhibit solid project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities

• Represent the School through community involvement and outreach

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.

• Five or more years of experience with website content management systems

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Lightroom and Photoshop

• Ability to interact with diverse constituents, including students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, donors, community organizations, and the media

• CMS (Basic understanding for website updates)

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, proofreading skills and precise attention to detail

• Familiarity in video planning, production and editing preferred

Standard Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time

• Must be able to bend, reach, lift, and climb

• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions

• Must be able to lift, carry, move and handle equipment, boxes weighing up to 20 pounds

• Must be able to communicate and respond to questions from various levels both within and outside the organization

• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform specified duties

Tallulah Falls School is an equal-opportunity employer.

All job applicants at TFS will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test result will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit to a specimen test at a laboratory selected by Tallulah Falls School and sign a consent agreement to release TFS from liability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tallulah Falls, GA 30573: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Writing skills: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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