Strategic Communications Manager — Digital & Community

PSD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf coordinates communications to promote PSD programs and the school’s mission. The Communications Manager develops content for PSD’s website, social media, and print materials, collaborating with the Director of Institutional Advancement to share PSD’s story and strengthen its public image.

The role leads graphic design, digital content production, and distribution through emails and campaigns, while growing online communities and ensuring accurate representation

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency required.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on digital marketing experience.
• Proficient command of visual design, including image experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and video editing software.
• Tech-savvy with a variety of web platforms and digital media.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to attend events during evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manages PSD’s web platform (WordPress), website design, and digital content.
• Creates and manages a social media content calendar across platforms.
• Supports digital content highlighting PSD’s mission, culture, and programs.
• Leads graphic design and print production for all PSD materials.
• Grows social media communities and engages aligned audiences.
• Videotapes campus news stories for publications and distribution.
• Assists with PSD World magazine and MailChimp communications.
• Promotes goodwill and community relations with external groups.
• Attends PSD events on and off campus, including some evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Digital marketing experience

Graphic design

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Video editing software

Job description

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf coordinates communications to promote PSD programs and the school’s mission. The Communications Manager develops content for PSD’s website, social media, and print materials, collaborating with the Director of Institutional Advancement to share PSD’s story and strengthen its public image.

The role leads graphic design, digital content production, and distribution through emails and campaigns, while growing online communities and ensuring accurate representation