Communications Specialist – Writer and Digital Media

Job overview

The Communications Specialist – Writer and Digital Media role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA. Compensation is $95,000–$105,000 per year. The role supports communications at Castilleja School, an independent college preparatory school for young women. The specialist creates and edits clear, consistent content for the school’s internal and external communities, helping communicate news, programs, and priorities across digital channels, publications, and community outreach.

What you'll do

• Write, edit, and copyedit content for publications, the website, letters, and programs
• report news and share program updates
• create social media content and photographs
• edit and produce the weekly community newsletter
• collaborate with departments and leadership on shared content
• support outreach events and high-priority messaging.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications specialist

writer

digital media

copyediting

social media

digital photography

palo alto ca

castilleja school

onsite

$95k–$105k/year

school communications

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires three or more years of relevant writing, journalism, education, or marketing copywriting experience with content examples, digital photography and basic editing skills, and a bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field or equivalent experience.

About the employer

Castilleja School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.