Content Creator

Collingwood School is a coeducational day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives.

We are looking for an experienced Content Creator & Storyteller to join our Communications Department. This individual will manage content across a variety of platforms and media and is responsible for Collingwood School’s digital storytelling and communications. As a key member of the team, they will promote our school brand and deliver our unique tone of voice across multiple channels while supporting the advancement of the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and reputational position. This is a Permanent, Full-Time position that will start as soon as possible.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage content on digital channels including: campus-specific newsletters; the website; social media; and the Parent Portal. This includes writing or approving all social media posts, articles for the website and campus-specific newsletters
- Assist in the development and execution of an integrated social media strategy for the School and its campaigns, ensuring that all channels and related messaging are aligned with School goals and strategic priorities
- Photography and editing skills for the purposes of website content and social media
- Video production and editing for the purposes of social media
- Analyze, track and report on SEO and social media
- Support the Communications team with ongoing campaigns for the Advancement and Enrolment Departments
- Manage community/neighborhood relations on behalf of the School
- Support the Director of Communication in the execution of crisis communication strategies and plans
- Ensure all materials and projects reflect the School’s brand voice and integrity across all platforms.
- Provide writing and editing support for all publications and materials as required.
- Additional duties as required

Required qualifications
- A Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications or Journalism
- A minimum 3 years-experience in a marketing or journalism role.
- An exceptional understanding of social media and the ability to spot and produce quality content
- Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) and managing digital content and the user experience for websites.
- Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
- Effective organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- A patient and a problem-solving approach to issues.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- A high level of integrity and professionalism.
- An ability to understand and report on goals and metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- A working knowledge of independent schools (an asset).
- Demonstrated issues management experience (an asset).
- Media relations (an asset).

Our “Must Haves”
- Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
- Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
- Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
- Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
- Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
- Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goal-oriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including RRSP, Personal Days and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work