Communications Specialist-Part Time (Time Limited)

Cary Academy•Cary, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary position for a Communications Specialist. The role involves coordinating the editorial production of the school's weekly e-newsletter, researching, interviewing, drafting, editing, and publishing written content for various institutional communications across multiple platforms. The specialist will also support the school's social media presence, identify and develop story ideas, and collaborate with the Communications team on storytelling projects. A key aspect of the role is to actively engage in the school's diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work, ensuring communications reflect the community's diversity. The position requires strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The role is expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence, with flexibility considered for the right candidate. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and is expected to last through the end of the Fall 2026 semester, with a possibility of extension.

Requirements

Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and interviewing skills with the ability to produce compelling content for a variety of audiences and communications platforms.
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and write in an established brand voice while adapting tone and style for different audiences, purposes, and communications channels.
Strong storytelling instincts, including the ability to identify compelling stories, ask thoughtful questions, and transform interviews and source material into engaging content.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow projects through completion.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work with a high degree of editorial quality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate relationships across the school community and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, parents, and external partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
At least one year of professional or substantive internship experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of email marketing platforms, content management systems, and social media publishing platforms is preferred.
Experience with Constant Contact, Blackbaud, WordPress, or similar platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with AP Style and standard editorial practices is preferred.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Additional professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the editorial production of the school's weekly e-newsletter (CA Weekly), including planning content, gathering submissions, researching and writing stories, editing copy, formatting, testing, scheduling distribution, and publishing.
Research, interview, draft, edit, proofread, and publish written content for website copy, news stories, marketing materials, scripts, and other communications, representing the diversity of the Cary Academy community.
Support Cary Academy's social media presence by drafting, publishing, and monitoring content in collaboration with the Digital Media Specialist.
Identify and develop story ideas by cultivating relationships across the school community and highlighting people, programs, and experiences.
Develop written content supporting key institutional priorities such as admissions, development, strategic initiatives, and school events.
Assist in the planning, research, writing, editing, and proofreading of feature stories and long-form content, including the CA magazine.
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop coordinated storytelling across print, digital, social, and multimedia platforms.
Provide editorial support for video and multimedia storytelling projects by assisting with scripting and reviewing edits.
Engage actively in the school's diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work.
Complete all required administrative, operational, and professional development tasks in a timely manner.