Senior Communications Associate Position

Bishop OConnell High School located in Arlington VA is seeking a Senior Communications Associate to serve as the lead content editor of the schools website and writer. The Senior Communications Associate reports to the Director of Communications andpartners closely with the Digital Media Associate on social and multimedia content collaborating across departments to ensure communications products reflect Bishop OConnells mission and Catholic identity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Website Management
  • Serve as the day-to-day owner of the school website: page updates navigation content organization and overall accuracy across all sections.
  • Write edit and publish news stories features event recaps and time-sensitive updates directly to the site.
  • Monitor site performance broken links and basic SEO best practices. Stay current with emerging website tools industry best practices and AI.
  • Partner with the Director of Communications on website redesign or platform changes and to keep web and social content aligned.
• Writing and Editing
  • Write edit content for newsletters executive messages and internal announcements.
  • Proofread and edit outgoing school communications for grammar clarity tone and adherence to style guides before publication.
  • Serve as a secondary editor on major publications advertisements and other collateral supporting the Director of Communications on larger editorial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a communications or public relations role preferably within an educational or faith-based setting.
• Strong writing editing proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience managing website and social media accounts. Prior experience in photography and video editing preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration faculty staff and the broader community.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of Catholic values and commitment to promoting the Catholic mission of the school.

Education
Bachelors degree in communications public relations marketing or related field.

Compensation

Salary range is $70000 commensurate with experience. Full benefits offered. Meaningful work service oriented and respectful work environment work-life balance generous leave including paid FML medical dental vision life disability 403(b) and retirement plans.

To Apply

Candidates should send a letter of interest and current resume to

Required Experience:

Senior IC