Loyola Academy is hiring: Creative Multimedia Specialist and Content Producer in

Overview

Loyola Academy seeks a mission-driven, creative professional to serve as Creative Multimedia Specialist and Content Producer. This position is an integral part of the Advancement Office, working to visually capture and amplify the life and culture of Loyola's Jesuit mission through strategic and compelling video storytelling. The role partners with admissions, advancement, alumni relations, and internal communications to develop emotionally resonant video and photographic content that celebrates Loyola’s unique community, fosters school pride, deepens donor and alumni relationships, and inspires prospective students and families. The ideal candidate is a passionate visual communicator—skilled in both videography and photography—who believes in the power of stories to form women and men for others and thrives in a collaborative, mission-centered environment. This role reports to the Director of Communications and Content Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Planning: Collaborate closely with the Communications team to plan a production calendar and ensure brand, mission, and voice alignment. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
2. Videography and Photography: Plan, produce, film, and edit high-quality video content across departments including Advancement, Admissions, Alumni Relations, Campus Ministry, Student Life, Arts, Athletics, and Academics. Capture still photography for marketing and communications purposes (events, portraits, campus life). Develop a digital asset library to organize footage for reuse across platforms. Ensure all videography and photography content reflects the school’s mission, values, and visual identity.
3. Content Creation and Storytelling: Capture Loyola’s story through student profiles, faculty features, classroom moments, legacy family spotlights, event recaps, and daily life footage for social media, the website, and events. Engage alumni by capturing and curating their stories to support Loyola’s mission. Support enrollment through student and department profiles highlighting Loyola’s academic rigor, Jesuit values, and vibrant student life. Create content for key campaigns and events aligned with fundraising and strategic goals. Contribute to internal communications by showcasing faculty and staff and reinforcing school pride. Develop and publish engaging content across digital platforms in a timely and accurate manner, consistent with Loyola Academy’s brand. Create multimedia content including graphics, videos, and motion assets to support school initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to craft emotionally compelling narratives aligned with Catholic and Jesuit values.
2. Professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
3. Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative spirit and high attention to detail.
5. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
7. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information, protect institutional assets, act ethically, adhere to Loyola policies, and perform duties consistent with those policies.
8. Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
9. Strong alignment and commitment to the mission and values of Loyola Academy.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in film production, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field preferred.
2. 2+ years of professional video production experience (filming, editing, sound, color correction, motion graphics).
3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), DSLR/mirrorless cameras, and audio recording equipment.
4. Experience with still photography and photo editing software preferred.

Working Hours

Standard working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required, as evening and weekend work will occasionally be necessary. In some instances, weekday hours may be adjusted accordingly. A schedule will be reviewed and coordinated in consultation with the supervisor.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually.

Employment Details

1. Seniority level: Entry level
2. Employment type: Full-time
3. Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
4. Industries: Primary and Secondary Education