Digital Storyteller

Notre Dame Preparatory School; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Spending accounts (HCSA/HSA/FSA/DCSA)

403b Plan with employer contribution

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, MD seeks a full-time Digital Storyteller to capture and share the school’s people, experiences, and traditions through photography, videography, and social media. You will lead multimedia projects and support marketing initiatives that advance enrollment goals.

The ideal candidate has strong visual storytelling, writing skills, and experience managing institutional social media, email campaigns, and digital advertising.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional photography, videography, or digital content creation.
• Strong storytelling, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and video editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Capture and produce photography, video, and multimedia stories showcasing NDP's students and campus life.
• Manage multimedia projects from concept to completion, including scripting, filming, editing, and post-production.
• Collaborate with faculty and marketing to develop content supporting enrollment goals.
• Oversee social media accounts, content calendar, scheduling, and engagement.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Video editing

Social media management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Blackbaud K–12

Hootsuite

Animoto

Constant Contact

Job description

About Notre Dame Preparatory SchoolNotre Dame Preparatory School (NDP), a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 - 12 located in Towson, Maryland, seeks a full-time Digital Storyteller in our Office of Strategic Communications & Marketing. This position is 12-months.Grounded in Catholic teaching and inspired by the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, we expect our employees to foster a culture in which students are encouraged to explore their passions, deepen their faith, and build lasting bonds of sisterhood.Position OverviewThe Digital Storyteller captures and shares the people, experiences, and traditions that define the NDP community through photography, videography, multimedia production, and social media management. This creative, hands-on position develops compelling visual stories, manages the school's institutional social media presence, and supports digital marketing initiatives that advance NDP's mission and enrollment goals. The ideal candidate brings strong visual storytelling and writing skills, creative initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.Core ResponsibilitiesVisual Storytelling and Multimedia ProductionIdentify, conceptualize, and produce compelling photography, video, photo essays, and multimedia stories showcasing NDP's students, faculty, academics, arts, athletics, traditions, and campus life.Manage multimedia projects from concept through completion, including interviews, scripting, filming, editing, and post-production.Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the Director of Strategic Communications to develop multimedia content supporting marketing and communications initiatives.Maintain an organized library of photography and video assets and provide evening and weekend event coverage, as needed.Social Media ManagementManage NDP's institutional social media accounts, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, and engagement, in accordance with the school's established social media strategy.Develop original content and write engaging social media copy that reflects NDP's institutional voice, visual identity, and storytelling priorities.Maintain the institutional social media calendar, coordinate content submissions, and manage established planning and approval workflows.Monitor social media performance, analyze engagement and audience trends, and recommend opportunities to strengthen the school's digital presence.Digital Marketing and Campaign SupportCollaborate with the Director of Strategic Marketing to develop and execute digital marketing campaigns supporting student recruitment and enrollment.Design, produce, and distribute targeted email marketing campaigns for prospective students and families, including inquiry nurturing and admissions event promotions.Develop multimedia content for digital advertising and other enrollment marketing initiatives.Assist with evaluating campaign performance and adapting creative content to support marketing objectives.Perform other related duties as assigned.Desired Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree required. Degree in digital media, photography, film production, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred.A minimum of three years of professional experience in photography, videography, social media management, or digital content creation. Five years preferred.Strong photography, videography, video editing, and visual storytelling skills, with a professional portfolio required.Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications or comparable professional editing tools.Experience managing organizational social media accounts and producing engaging content across digital platforms.Familiarity with digital platforms and tools, including Blackbaud K–12, Hootsuite, Animoto, Constant Contact, or comparable content management, social media management, video production, and email marketing platforms preferred.Strong writing, editing, interviewing, organizational, and project management skills.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively within the Strategic Communications & Marketing department and across the broader NDP community.Experience working in an educational or mission-driven organization preferred.A deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education and the charism of the school.Physical RequirementsThe position involves regular computer use, movement throughout our 65-acre campus, and the operation and transportation of photography and video equipment. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Application ProcessInterested candidates should apply online through the NDP Employment site and submit:A résumé.A cover letter addressing relevant experience, approach to digital storytelling, and alignment with NDP’s mission.Contact information for three professional references.Annual salary is $55,000 to $65,000 based upon degrees and experience. NDP offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), spending accounts (HCSA, HSA, FSA, DCSA), 403b Plan with employer contribution, employer paid short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance as well as generous paid time off (sick, personal, holidays and other school closures).All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a State & Federal background check as well as the Maryland HB486 Child Safety background check.SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENTNotre Dame Preparatory School educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world. As a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Notre Dame Prep inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of justice. Infused with the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, the NDP community strives to answer God’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTConsistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.