Marketing & Communications Specialist

Magellan International School, Private Education in Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Magellan International School (MIS) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community engagement in a Preschool to High School setting. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications. This role is designed for someone eager to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the school’s outreach and brand. The role is approximately 50% focused on social media and content creation, with the remaining time spent supporting website updates, internal communications, and special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media or related field
1–2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital media (internships count)
Link your portfolio and/or samples of your work showcasing your digital media experience
Familiarity with reporting tools and metrics to assess content performance on social media
Proficient with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

Create engaging, visually compelling content (heavy focus video and photography) for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
Regularly post and manage content across social media channels to promote school culture, events, and achievements.
Interact with students, faculty, and parents to generate authentic, community-driven content.
Monitor and share platform analytics from social platforms to help shape content strategy.
Assist in managing and mentoring a student-led social media club.
Ensure all digital content aligns with brand standards and reflects the school's commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive communication.
Maintain and update the school website with fresh visuals and relevant content.
Collaborate on email newsletters and internal communications.
Ensure content aligns with SEO best practices and enhances visibility online.
Support special projects and school events with marketing and communications needs.