Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications Manager

Working in close partnership with the Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications, the Marketing and Communications Manager executes high-impact marketing and communications initiatives that support admissions, advancement, enrollment, retention, community engagement, and other institutional priorities. The role emphasizes writing, communications planning, campaign execution, and digital and social media content development, while collaborating across Webb to ensure alignment, consistency, and effectiveness. The position may coordinate freelancers, vendors, student contributors, or part-time creative support but does not currently have supervisory responsibilities.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Translate strategies into integrated campaigns, communications plans, content calendars, and finished deliverables across web, social media, email, print, events, and multimedia channels.
• Write, edit, and coordinate mission-centered content for admissions, advancement, institutional communications, social media, web, Webb magazine, and other school publications.
• Manage day-to-day social media planning and execution, including editorial planning, content creation, publishing, community monitoring, analytics, and recommendations for growth and engagement.
• Support the planning and production of Webb magazine by coordinating with copywriters, reviewing drafts, managing timelines, and ensuring content aligns with Webb's voice, brand, and institutional priorities.
• Support website content updates in coordination with the Marketing and Communications team, helping ensure content is accurate, relevant, clear, and aligned with institutional messaging.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Webb and the Raymond M. Alf Museum to support institution-wide initiatives, internal communications, event promotion, presentations, leadership communications, and other key institutional messages.
• Assist in the development and execution of media relations efforts, including drafting press materials, coordinating story opportunities, and supporting outreach as directed.
• Coordinate with external vendors, freelancers, copywriters, designers, photographers, and other creative partners to produce high-quality marketing and communications materials.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign, website, email, and social media performance, using insights to improve content, channel strategy, and audience engagement.
• Serve as a day-to-day steward of Webb's brand voice, messaging, and visual standards across channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree with a focus on marketing, communications, or equivalent fields of study.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field or role, preferably in an independent school environment or other nonprofit, mission-driven organization.

Core Competencies/Skills:

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across digital and print platforms.
• Demonstrated experience executing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience managing social media strategy and content development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with website content management systems and digital marketing tools.
• Experience working with external vendors, freelancers, and creative partners.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva.

Other Requirements:

• Regular participation in school events and evening or weekend activities
• A valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
• A criminal background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

Webb's mission is to provide a dynamic learning community that nurtures and inspires our students and alumni to:

• Think boldly, mindfully, and creatively;
• Act with honor and moral courage;
• Lead with distinction;
• Serve with a generous spirit.

As part of this work, we are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission to create a nurturing learning community that fosters tomorrow's leaders.

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Webb Schools provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick and vacation time; paid holidays; and participation in retirement programs designed to support employees throughout their careers.

The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This position is "at-will". This means that both Webb and the hired employee have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. There is no employment contract, actual or implied.