Reports to: Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Ashley Hall, South Carolina's only independent private school serving kindergarten through twelfth-grade girls, with a coeducational preschool for children ages 2-4, seeks a skilled writer and editor to help strengthen Ashley Hall's leadership in the Charleston marketplace via print and digital platforms. Prior professional experience in education or nonprofit marketing/communications is a plus. Duties include the following:

• Writing and managing dynamic digital and print content that supports the School's mission and incorporates strategic messaging into parent communications, publications, fundraising, and admission advertising campaigns.
• Creating compelling stories of classroom life and campus culture for various platforms, including Ashley Hall's website, digital newsletters, and publications.
• Overseeing a robust content calendar.
• Managing content updates for the Ashley Hall website, ensuring copy is edited to leverage SEO.
• Working closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications to guide editorial oversight of Perspectives, an award-winning parent and alumnae magazine of Ashley Hall, including content planning, writing, and editing duties.
• Serving as Ashley Hall's primary editing resource, campus grammar expert, and proofreader.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements: University degree in journalism, communications, English, or related major. Five years of communications-related experience with proven editing skills and a strong eye for accuracy and detail. Willingness to engage in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that highly values teamwork and commitment to professional excellence. A commitment to supporting a healthy campus culture is a must. Requires coordinating various projects to ensure high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing portfolio that includes two long-form feature articles and blog post examples. Include two references with the application.

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

About Ashley Hall

Ashley Hall is a jewel in the heart of downtown Charleston. But it’s not our historic buildings and oak-canopied grounds that make our campus so special. It’s our students. And our exceptional program and faculty. And the vibrant learning community that together they create. Ashley Hall is a community that challenges, celebrates and supports young women at every stage of their education. Explore this section to learn more about our mission, our history, and our vision for the girls of the 21st century and beyond.

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