Marketing & Communications Lead — Storytelling (Temp)

Viewpoint; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Viewpoint School in Calabasas, CA seeks a temporary Marketing and Communications Manager to lead day-to-day institutional communications across email, written content, media outreach, and key marketing initiatives, in alignment with the Senior Marketing Director and Chief Marketing Officer.

This role ensures timely, high-quality communication with internal and external audiences while collaborating with school leadership to support institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent communications workflows.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with digital communications tools and content platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all school email communications, including newsletters and targeted messages; oversee content planning, writing, editing, scheduling, and distribution.
• Lead writer for institutional communications, including web stories, news features, press releases, and marketing copy.
• Produce and publish storytelling content highlighting student life, faculty work, and school initiatives.
• Partner with division leadership and department heads to support communication needs tied to initiatives and events.
• Manage relationships with external designers and vendors for production of marketing materials and print publications.
• Lead media outreach efforts and maintain relationships with local media for earned coverage.
• Coordinate advertising placements across print, digital, and social channels via platforms like Meta Business Suite.
• Provide communications support for school events and coverage.
• Support community relations and communications for Viewpoint School Service Association (VSSA).
• Supervise Digital Media Producer and coordinate project deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Workflow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Viewpoint School in Calabasas, CA seeks a temporary Marketing and Communications Manager to lead day-to-day institutional communications across email, written content, media outreach, and key marketing initiatives, in alignment with the Senior Marketing Director and Chief Marketing Officer.

This role ensures timely, high-quality communication with internal and external audiences while collaborating with school leadership to support institutional priorities.