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Content Creator
Staff / Full-Time
Dexter Southfield School, Brookline, MA
About Dexter Southfield
Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in Pre-K through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Our 36-acre campus is located on the Brookline-Boston line, just minutes from the city’s best museums, libraries, hospitals, performing arts venues, colleges, and universities—all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield, we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment, embracing our School’s motto: “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.”
About This Role
Dexter Southfield seeks a Content Creator to create photography and video content for the School’s social media accounts and website. The role requires you to be an excellent communicator and storyteller with experience in developing digital content to drive online engagement. Qualified candidates must demonstrate skills and experience creating both photography and video, a strong command of best practices in digital marketing, and excellent storytelling skills. The Content Creator reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Create and post a range of social media and digital content (including photography, video and reels, post captions, stories, etc.) that captures daily life at Dexter Southfield and supports the School’s marketing and communication goals with accuracy and speed
- Produce videos, including using relevant equipment, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and editing
- Design graphics and write content for social media accounts in alignment with a brand and style guide
- Manage social media calendar and accounts for Dexter Southfield, including athletics
- Manage the School’s social media listening strategy and monitor all online mentions
- Track social account metrics and implement strategies for growth and engagement
- Serve as the department’s primary photographer and videographer
- Maintain the department’s photo and video archive
- Interview constituents (students, alumni, faculty, etc.) to develop and post content, including written spotlights, videos, etc.
- Create and manage digital ads, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- College degree in communications, marketing, media, or a related field
- Effective project and time management skills to efficiently prioritize projects by deadline
- Creative and innovative thinking with excellent attention to detail and proofreading
- Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts, including but not limited to Sprout, Hootsuite, Later, etc.
- Demonstrated experience creating impactful videos for social, web, and email audiences
- Proficiency using social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Demonstrated use of use sound judgment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient knowledge of English language to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to work with minimal supervision independently and as part of a team
- Punctual and consistent attendance and a strong work ethic
At Dexter Southfield, we promote a culture of excellence that extends beyond academics, athletics, and the arts. We value a diverse and inclusive community in which different identities and perspectives are accepted and respected to create a sense of belonging for all.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the Careers page of our website to submit a cover letter and resume through our online application portal at www.dextersouthfield.org/careers.
Dexter Southfield School
Brookline, MA
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Day
All Gender, Boys, Girls
