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

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

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

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.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without needing sponsorship., candidates should submit a resume, detailed cover letter, and examples of relevant work products or a portfolio. To apply, submit requested materials via Dalton’s employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment