Communications Specialist

St. Peter's School, located in picturesque Cambridge, New Zealand, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and fostering a vibrant community. As a leading educational institution, we are dedicated to nurturing the talents and aspirations of our students, preparing them to excel in an ever-changing world.

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for storytelling and engagement? We are looking for a dynamic Communications Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice of our school and connect with our vibrant community.

At St. Peter’s, we are dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a sense of community among our students. Our picturesque campus provides a nurturing environment where students thrive both academically and personally.

The Communications Specialist, working alongside the Head of Admissions, Marketing and Communications, will play a pivotal role in developing and executing communication strategies that enhance the school’s reputation and engage our community. This position involves content creation, copy writing, social media management, media relations, and much more. If you are creative, strategic, and have exceptional writing skills, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation: Develop and manage high-quality content for the school’s website, newsletters, social media, and other promotional materials.
Social Media Management: Grow and engage our online community across various social media platforms.
Internal Communications: Keep staff, students, and parents informed through effective internal communications.
Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and manage press releases and media requests.
Event Promotion: Collaborate with the events team to promote school events and special occasions.
Website Management: Ensure the school’s website content is current, accurate, and engaging.
Crisis Communications: Assist in managing communications during emergencies or sensitive situations.
Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns.