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Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator

Seattle Academy, Seattle, WA, United States


Overview
SEATTLE ACADEMY (SAAS) is a dynamic independent school serving 6th – 12th grades in Seattle. The position described here is for a Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator on the Marketing and Communications team, responsible for day-to-day social media presence and digital content that tells the SAAS story to current students, families, prospective students, alumni, and the broader community.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about storytelling, visual content, and the energy of a school environment where students are constantly questioning, imagining, and creating. You will be embedded in the life of the school, capturing classroom moments, performances, athletics, outdoor activities, and everyday moments that make SAAS unique.

Responsibilities

Social Media Management – Own the day-to-day management and content creation for SAAS social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, and emerging platforms); maintain a content calendar that reflects school life and events; develop engaging, on-brand content (photos, short-form video, graphics, captions); monitor and engage with followers; stay current on trends and best practices.

Photography & Visual Content – Capture photos and videos at school events and daily life; collaborate with departments to source stories; assist in organizing and managing the school’s digital photo library on Vidigami; create simple graphic design assets that align with brand guidelines.

Analytics & Reporting – Track and report on social media performance metrics to inform content strategy; monitor basic website analytics and contribute insights to improve digital communications; assist in compiling reports on content and campaigns.

Digital Content & Website Support – Support maintenance and content updates of the SAAS website (Finalsite); write and edit web copy, blog posts, and feature stories; help optimize web content for search engines and contribute to strategies that improve site traffic and engagement.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Curious, creative, energized by the pace and purpose of a school community

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to recognize moments on campus and turn them into engaging stories

Self-starter who balances independent initiative with collaboration

Skilled at building authentic relationships across a school community to generate meaningful content

Strong sense of humor and positive presence within a dynamic environment

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Flexible and adaptable to the rhythm of a school day

Excited to contribute boldly to a changing world by helping tell the SAAS story

Required

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, or a related field

1–3 years of experience managing social media accounts for an organization, brand, or institution (internship experience counts)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for storytelling

Proficiency across major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) and familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Later, Sprout Social)

Basic photography and videography skills; comfort shooting and editing content on a smartphone or camera

Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred

Experience in an education, nonprofit, or mission-driven environment

Basic understanding of SEO, Google Analytics, and email marketing platforms

Experience with video editing (iMovie, Adobe Premiere Rush, CapCut, or similar)

A genuine interest in working with adolescents and a school community

How To Apply
The position is salaried (exempt) with a salary range of $83,000 to $95,000, depending on relative experience. Successful candidates must be able to pass a fingerprint background check as a contingency of employment. SAAS offers an excellent benefit package. View our Staff Benefits here. A resume and cover letter is required to apply. Apply Online Here

Equal Employment Opportunity
Seattle Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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