Editorial & Communications Associate

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus Ohio founded in 1898 serving students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students 120 faculty and staff and 3000 active alumnae. CSGs 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus a city bustling with artistic civic and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the Schools direction over the next several years CSG offers an exceptional student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts an impressive athletic program and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.

Position Summary
Columbus School for Girls seeks a skilled and strategic Editorial & Communications Associate to support the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing in developing and executing high-quality mission-aligned communications. This role leads editorial planning and content creation across key publications including Forte et Gratum and the Annual Report while managing digital communications and external partnerships. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing expertise exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial Leadership & Content Development

• Serve as lead editor for Forte et Gratum (two issues annually) and the Annual Report overseeing content development timelines and production.
• Write and edit feature stories profiles and institutional narratives that reflect the voice and strategic priorities of CSG.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather content shape messaging and ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Maintain editorial standards tone and AP style consistency across all publications.

Digital & Print Communications

• Manage and produce weekly and monthly newsletters including content planning writing editing and distribution.
• Write and publish website content including news stories feature articles and strategic messaging updates.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all communications platforms.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure website content remains current accurate and aligned with institutional priorities.

Project Management & Vendor Coordination

• Oversee production timelines for major publications and communications projects.
• Manage relationships with external vendors including designers printers photographers and freelancers.
• Coordinate design and print processes ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Review proofs and final materials to ensure accuracy and quality.

Strategic Support

• Partner with the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing and the Digital Media & Marketing Associate to support broader communication strategies and institutional priorities.
• Identify storytelling opportunities that elevate the Schools brand and highlight student faculty and alumnae achievements.
• Support special projects and campaigns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing English or a related field.
• 2 4 years of experience in editorial communications or marketing roles.
• Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills with a strong understanding of AP style.
• Experience managing print publications and working with designers and vendors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with CMS platforms and email marketing tools preferred.
• Collaborative detail-oriented and highly organized.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling storytelling.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across departments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard mouse telephone and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person by phone video conference and in writing.
• Ability to read review and proofread printed and digital materials with attention to detail.
• Ability to occasionally lift carry and transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds including publications printed materials event supplies and equipment.
• Ability to travel locally to meetings vendor locations photography sessions and school-related events as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support school events publication deadlines and special projects.

Please submit 23 writing samples to that demonstrate your ability to craft compelling audience-focused content across print and digital platforms.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex age religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability veteran status marital status or any other status protected by law.