About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1310 students in grades JK-12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Francis Parker School has two campuses in close proximity. One in Mission Hills (Lower School JK-5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School 6-8 and 9-12, respectively).

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Head of Communications, the Athletics Information Specialist (AIS) serves as an integral part of the School’s communications team, responsible for ensuring consistent coverage and promotion of all athletic teams and activities at each level to ensure effective and consistent communications with our internal and external communities. The AIS is responsible for creating communications initiatives that are effective, consistent, aesthetically pleasing, and brand affirming. The AIS will work hands-on with the School’s websites, social media, magazine, email, and other modes of communication to accomplish these goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communications
  • Works with the Head of Communications and Athletic Director to execute an established athletics content plan.
  • Writes and distributes athletics news updates daily.
  • Creates compelling content for a variety of platforms including the School’s website, social media, email, magazine, and more.
  • Produces printed publications such as seasonal brochures and visiting team guides.
  • Copyedits, proofreads, and revises communications to ensure accuracy and quality.
  • Maintains strong relationships with the coaches and managers of each athletics team.
  • Maintains strong relationships with local and regional sports news media.
  • Curates historical information such as team histories, photos, statistics, and related information.
  • Works with the Alumni Office to support the Athletics Hall of Fame archives and awardees.
  • Oversees promotion and media strategy for Lancers at the Next Level. 
• Athletics Website
  • Oversees, manages, and edits the Athletics website to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  • Creates and posts content including but not limited to team rosters, schedules, results, and news.
  • Creates and posts graphics, videos, and written content to advertise and market the activities of the School’s athletics programs.
• Social Media
  • Oversees the Athletics social media channels to build engagement and share timely information.
  • Creates and posts content including but not limited to game announcements, photos, and results.
  • Creates and posts graphics, videos, and written content to advertise and market the activities of the School’s athletics programs.
• Photography and Video
  • Coordinates seasonal sports media days to ensure team and individual photos of all players.
  • Coordinates photo and video coverage, including live-streaming, of games, matches, and meets for all sports.
  • Takes photos at games, matches, and meets for all sports.
  • Archives and catalogs athletic player and sports photos during the year.
• Branding
  • Stewards the School’s editorial and brand standards by ensuring consistency and visual integrity on all communications.
  • Ensures brand standards are followed for all teams.
  • Revises communications from multiple departments to ensure alignment with the School’s brand guidelines.
• Crisis Communications
  • Assist the Head of Communications during any and all crisis communications activities.
  • Participate in reputation management and media monitoring.
  • Participate in crisis communications response and support.
• Administrative
  • Act as a liaison with third-party vendors and assist in managing those relationships.
  • Share administrative duties with other team members.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• Related experience and/or equivalent experience and training.
• Solid knowledge of communications principles, concepts, strategies, and best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Current knowledge of social media platforms and current communications technology with the ability to demonstrate best practices.
• Proven project management skills and ability to drive a project from concept to completion.
• Experience with managing or updating websites.
• Ability to work well within a team and with other groups within the School.
• Ability to analyze data from campaigns and be able to draw insights with actionable recommendations based on the analysis.
• Experience collaborating/working with outside organizations.
• Acute attention to detail, accuracy, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Highly motivated, productive, and deadline-oriented.
• Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and ability to guard confidentiality.

Skilled in the use of:        

• AP Style
• Google products such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Blackbaud OnProduct software
• Adobe software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and others
• Content management systems such as WordPress
• Social media monitoring software
• Working knowledge of HTML

Salary and Benefits:

Francis Parker School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits and full medical/dental coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.

Non-Discrimination:

Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process:

A cover letter, resume, and completed application should be submitted electronically to:

Lori Biggs, Head of Communications

commjobs@francisparker.org

https://www.francisparker.org/about-us-/employment

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