Marketing & Communications Specialist

School Year: 2026-2027

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communications

Location: Onsite in Austin, TX, USA

Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary/Objective
Magellan International School (MIS) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community engagement in a Preschool to High School setting.

This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications. This role is designed for someone eager to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the school’s outreach and brand. The role is approximately 50% focused on social media and content creation, with the remaining time spent supporting website updates, internal communications, and special projects.

Essential Functions
Social Media & Content Creation (50%)

Create engaging, visually compelling content (heavy focus video and photography) for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

Regularly post and manage content across social media channels to promote school culture, events, and achievements.

Interact with students, faculty, and parents to generate authentic, community-driven content.

Monitor and share platform analytics from social platforms to help shape content strategy.

Assist in managing and mentoring a student‑led social media club.

Ensure all digital content aligns with brand standards and reflects the school's commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive communication.

Website & Communications Support (50%)

Maintain and update the school website with fresh visuals and relevant content.

Collaborate on email newsletters and internal communications.

Ensure content aligns with SEO best practices and enhances visibility online.

Support special projects and school events with marketing and communications needs.

Qualifications

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

1–2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital media (internships count)

Link your portfolio and/or samples of your work showcasing your digital media experience

Familiarity with reporting tools and metrics to assess content performance on social media

Proficient with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable, but not required

Personal Attributes & Skills

Energetic, outgoing, and confident engaging with students, parents, and faculty

Highly organized, creative, and comfortable in an environment with multiple shifting priorities

Strong skills in social media, SEO, video editing, photography, and storytelling

Passion for education and alignment with Magellan’s mission and values

Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, tuition remission for dependent children, retirement offerings, and paid time off.

Work Environment
This role operates in a dynamic school environment, requiring a blend of stationary office work and active on‑site event coverage. It involves the use of standard office equipment as well as specialized media gear. It requires prolonged sitting during post‑production, standing, bending, or stooping for extended periods to capture photography and video. Must be able to lift or carry up to 15 lbs of media equipment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for special events.

Travel
Travel between campuses will be expected. Some out‑of‑area travel may be expected, but is not common.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I‑9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer
MIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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