Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Job Description Fort Worth Country Day seeks a creative, energetic and motivated Communications Specialist to help tell the story of our extraordinary school community. This individual will serve as a key storyteller and content creator, bringing FWCD’s story to audiences through compelling written, visual and digital communications.

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for identifying, developing and sharing meaningful stories that showcase the people, programs, achievements and experiences that make Fort Worth Country Day exceptional. Through social media, video production, photography, eNewsletters, print publications, and more, this individual will help strengthen engagement with current families, faculty and staff, alumni, grandparents, and prospective families.

The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter who thrives on discovering stories, generating fresh ideas, and producing engaging content. They are equally comfortable interviewing students and faculty, creating social media campaigns, capturing video at school events and activities, and writing polished articles, newsletters and social media posts. This individual is proactive, organized, deadline-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across campus.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position within the Advancement Department, reporting to the Communications and Constituent Relations Manager.

Key Responsibilities Storytelling and Content Creation Serve as an active storyteller for the School by identifying, researching, writing and producing compelling stories that highlight student experiences, faculty excellence, community impact, school traditions and more.

Develop and write engaging stories for the weekly FWCD Update eNewsletter; edit, proofread and assist in the eNewsletter’s production.

Conduct interviews and gather content to write and create videos that bring the FWCD experience to life for internal and external audiences.

Attend JK-12 events to showcase interesting content across multiple platforms, including social media, newsletters, videos and print publications.

Collaborate with faculty, staff, students and administrators to uncover and share interesting stories that reflect the School’s mission, values, strategic initiatives and focus areas, as defined.

Coordinate with Division Administrative Assistants and other campus partners to gather Division News dates and Announcements information.

Social Media Strategy and Management Lead management and content planning for FWCD’s multiple social media platforms via Meta and other content management tools.

Monitor trends and emerging platforms to ensure FWCD’s content remains relevant and innovative.

Create social media campaigns that highlight the joy of teaching and learning elop creative campaigns that strengthen community connections and elevate the School’s story.

Create, edit and publish original, creative content, including short-form videos, reels, photography, graphics and written posts that highlight the School’s vibrant daily life.

Work with the Admission team to create campaigns that promote prospective student and family events.

Advancement & Community Engagement Serve as a visible and engaged member of the FWCD community, participating fully in campus life to identify and share meaningful stories.

Support Advancement events and initiatives through communications planning, storytelling, content creation, and event coverage with the Communications Manager.

Assist with special events and projects as assigned throughout the year.

Manage and curate FWCD’s photo archive platform, Vidigami.

The Successful Candidate Will BeA creative storyteller with a passion for finding and sharing meaningful stories and innovative approaches to communications.

An exceptional writer, editor and communicator, well-versed in AP Style, across print, digital and social platforms.

A proactive “go-getter” who takes initiative and seeks opportunities rather than waiting for assignments.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Adaptable, energetic and enthusiastic about being…