Storytelling Director, Mission-Driven Communications

Loyola Academy; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to help develop and execute compelling, accurate communications for internal and external audiences. Working with the Director of Communications, you will craft stories across digital, print and social media while upholding Loyola's Jesuit, Catholic mission.

You will manage content creation, scheduling, and collaboration with departments, photographers and designers, ensuring timely, accurate messaging across all channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, graphic design or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Three or more years of relevant communications, marketing, editorial, design or content-development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, designs and publishes content for schoolwide communications across channels.
• Develop engaging stories that reflect Loyola Academy's Jesuit, Catholic mission.
• Collaborates with departments to identify communications needs and tailor content for audiences.
• Supports communications for Admissions, Academics, Athletics and events.
• Creates brochures, flyers, programs, invitations and other materials for print and digital use.
• Maintains website content and ensures accessibility on desktop and mobile.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editorial storytelling

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

HTML & CSS

Email platforms

Social media analytics

Photography & video basics

Job description

Loyola Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to help develop and execute compelling, accurate communications for internal and external audiences. Working with the Director of Communications, you will craft stories across digital, print and social media while upholding Loyola's Jesuit, Catholic mission.

You will manage content creation, scheduling, and collaboration with departments, photographers and designers, ensuring timely, accurate messaging across all channels.