Description

Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS)  is to foster a worldwide community of intellectually adventurous students and teachers. Our courses, created and taught by specialists in their academic fields, encourage students to continuously develop and test their own views as they integrate knowledge across disciplines. Small class sizes and synchronous class meetings populated by curious and engaged classmates and teachers make learning a meaningful and social experience. Students form close bonds with each other and with the school community through classes, clubs, meetups, and other school activities, all supported by caring educators. Our school brings together students with diverse backgrounds from across the world.

Stanford OHS is looking for a versatile storyteller and digital strategist to help shape the 20th anniversary campaign and rebranding project. You will lead the narrative for our anniversary campaigns, drive content for a comprehensive web refresh, and grow our digital community. This role is perfect for a creative meets technical professional who can pivot from brand strategy to hands-on graphic design, content creation  and web management.

Please note that the Stanford Online High School and Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus. Though the position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement, upon mutual agreement, it requires onsite work a minimum of two days per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the drafting and editing of communications for the OHS 20th-anniversary campaigns, ensuring community-wide engagement through tailored storytelling.
• Write, revise and publish high-impact content for the OHS and Stanford Middle School Scholars website to support ongoing rebranding initiatives, collaborating with external vendors and internal marketing teams to refresh website and social media assets.
• Develop a variety of communication pieces for both print, email marketing, and digital media; copyedit materials and communications for publication.
• Perform basic graphic design using software applications to design materials according to defined branding requirements.
• Compile illustrations, photos, and copy for digital content and websites.
• Implement and execute integrated marketing communications and brand strategy across a variety of methods, including website, email, social media, and advertisements.
• Strategize to build and grow a digital community through social media channels, paid advertising campaigns, blogs, and the web; contribute to strategy, schedule posts, and engage with followers.
• Assist with photographing summer programs or other school events Stanford’s historic campus and online events to create a library of visual assets for marketing materials.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience in digital marketing, communications, and copy editing.Capability to edit content and build new web pages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills with previous experience as a copyeditor or writer.
• The ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating the implications of content release to internal and external audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships.
• The ability to interpret and integrate feedback from team members and managers.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including students, faculty, staff, donors, and external audiences.

Preferred skills include:

• Demonstrated experience with social media management.
• Experience working with graphics in a website and social media context.
• Previous experience creating drip campaigns in Slate.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and explore evolving digital platforms.
• Proficiency with technology, including Google Drive applications, Drupal, Slate,  and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekend or evening events.

The expected pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00 per hour not to exceed 40 hours per week. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

To Apply:  To be considered for this position, please submit a resume AND a cover letter to ohs-hiring@stanford.edu. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.