School Writer and Content Manager

SUMMARY

Gann Academy seeks a skilled, versatile, and accomplished writer with proven expertise in bringing the voice of a school to life through compelling storytelling and hands-on content creation. This is a highly collaborative and execution-focused role, designed for someone who thrives on managing multiple projects simultaneously and producing polished, engaging work across a wide range of channels, including email, social media, and promotional materials. Working closely with the Chief Admissions & Advancement Officer, the School Writer and Content Manager will play a key role in shaping how Gann communicates with its community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create sophisticated, inspiring, and engaging, on-brand written content across email campaigns, social media, website, development/admission communications, annual reports, viewbooks, and internal messaging.
• Manage multi-channel campaigns from concept to execution, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are exceeded.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and parents to source and create content that reflects the energy and excellence of Gann.
• Coordinate photo and video projects, whether by producing content directly, working with students or colleagues, or engaging outside partners.
• Ensure brand voice and messaging consistency across all platforms.

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

   COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to write quickly, clearly, and compellingly for diverse audiences.
• Strong executive function skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, move seamlessly between tasks, and deliver creative projects on schedule.
• Highly creative thinker with the ability to translate vision into engaging storytelling.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent follow-through.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Enjoy working with teens and being part of a school community.
• Experience with photography, videography, and editing is a plus.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three writing samples along with their application.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries  
• Professional development 
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year 
• Short Fridays  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance 
• Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately! 
• Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options 
• Free parking! 
• Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff 
• Life Insurance 
• Short - and Long-term disability 
• Paid MAPFML

  WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, such as computers, telephones, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, as well as sitting or standing for extended periods, are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

  External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.