Associate Director of Content & Storytelling

Rye Country Day School • Rye, NY

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rye Country Day School is seeking an Associate Director of Content & Storytelling beginning May 2026. This is a full-time 12-month onsite position reporting to the Director of Institutional Publications & Communications. The Associate Director of Content & Storytelling is responsible for shaping and producing compelling, mission-aligned content that reflects the depth, distinction, and daily life of the institution. This role ensures a consistent, engaging narrative across all platforms, including web, print, email, and social media, playing a central role in advancing institutional priorities through high-quality storytelling. This is an opportunity for a creative and strategic storyteller to shape the voice of a dynamic independent school and play a central role in how its story is told to the broader community. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Pre-K-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability
• Skilled photographer with experience using professional equipment (mirrorless cameras, DSLR) and who has an eye for proper composition, lighting, and shooting techniques
• Experience with design to create brand-aligned materials (Canva preferred, understanding of basic editing a plus)
• Demonstrated experience producing content across web, print, email, and social platforms
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling narratives
• Superior attention to detail, including experience with quality assurance protocols
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to Rye Country Day’s mission and core values

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with independent schools or mission-driven organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the comprehensive editorial calendar in alignment with the School’s strategic priorities and in support of admissions, advancement, and overall positioning
• Coordinate and create content for annual print publications (Fall Newsletter, Winter Newsletter, Spring Bulletin, and Annual Report)
• Identify, shape, and elevate stories that reflect academic excellence, student life, faculty impact, and community values
• Write and produce daily stories for the website/social media
• Conduct interviews with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and parents, and take photographs as needed
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications creative team to ensure stories have compelling visual elements
• Develop feature stories, profiles, and long-form content in support of major initiatives
• Edit, proofread, and refine content from colleagues and contributors across departments to maintain a clear, consistent institutional voice across all communications
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, tone, and messaging priorities
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, including web, email, and social media
• Ensure content is optimized for engagement and readability across channels (digital and print)
• Complete other multimedia and design projects as assigned by the Director of Institutional Communications & Publications and Senior Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

Benefits

• Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees