Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.
Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.
We are honored to have been named 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Place to Work in SoCal by Best Companies Group. Our talented staff are the ones that made this happen and make this a great place to work every day. What makes this news even better? We're hiring!
Viewpoint School is currently seeking a temporary Marketing & Communications Manager who will begin on November 30, with the assignment expected to last approximately five months. We are looking for someone to lead the day-to-day execution of institutional communications across email, written content, media outreach, and key marketing initiatives, in alignment with the Senior Marketing Director and the Chief Marketing Officer. This role ensures consistent, timely, and high-quality communication with internal and external audiences while partnering closely with school leadership to support institutional priorities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Own and manage all school email communications, including weekly newsletters and targeted communications to families and constituents; oversee content planning, writing, editing, scheduling, and distribution
- Serve as lead writer for institutional communications, including web stories and news features (“spotlights”), press releases, and marketing copy
- Produce and publish regular storytelling content (including multiple weekly “spotlights”) highlighting student life, faculty work, and school initiatives
- Partner with division leadership and department heads to support communication needs tied to key initiatives, events, and institutional priorities
- Manage relationships with external designers and vendors for production of select marketing materials and print publications
- Lead media outreach efforts and maintain relationships with local media to support earned coverage
- Coordinate traditional advertising placements for institutional campaigns (e.g., admissions, major events), including print, digital, and social media advertising through platforms such as Meta Business Suite, working with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Provide communications support for school events, including promotion and coverage
- Support community relations and communications efforts connected to the VSSA (Viewpoint School Service Association), collaborating with the VSSA liaison
- Supervise Digital Media Producer, including prioritization, performance support, professional development, and coordination of project deadlines
- Manage incoming communications requests across stakeholders, determining appropriate handling, prioritization, and coordination with the Senior Marketing Director when strategic alignment is required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
- 7–10 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
- Experience managing multiple concurrent communications workflows
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Familiarity with digital communications tools and content platforms
Compensation: Anticipated compensation is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour depending on experience
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