Junior Marketing Associate

Winston Preparatory School is seeking excellent candidates for a full-time Junior Marketing Associate to join the Central Marketing team. The position is an immediate opening. Below is a bit of ground information regarding our school network and the position:

Winston Prep is a national network of campuses offering students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD), a highly individualized, holistic, and responsive education. Our nationally recognized model serves students through grade 12, along with offering a multi-faceted gap year(s) program for students who are not yet ready for college or the workplace. At Winston Prep, expert faculty carry out ongoing, in-depth assessments to cultivate a deep understanding of students, helping them to advance at a meaningful pace and giving them the tools to independently learn and grow. All of our campuses provide intense skill remediation while fostering independence, resilience, responsibility, and self-awareness. Our campus locations include New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, and California, and a fully online program. Our Transitions program has two locations: New York City and San Francisco.

The role is ideal for a detail-oriented, creative self-starter looking to grow their career in education marketing and communications. The Junior Marketing Associate will support the Central Marketing team in executing campaigns that promote brand awareness, enrollment growth, events, and community engagement across our school network. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that offers exposure to all areas of marketing, from digital advertising and social media to content creation and event support.

This position is fully remote, though occasional travel for campus events or school visits may be requested.

The Junior Marketing Associate will directly report to the Associate Operations Officer and work closely with the Senior Marketing Associate and Design Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and managing content for social media, email newsletters, advertorials, blogs, and other written materials

• Prepare monthly social media content calendars using Later.com

• Post content (posts, stories, reels, etc.) consistently across platforms, ensuring alignment with Winston Prep’s mission, educational philosophy, and branding guidelines.

• Support digital advertising efforts, including building ad copy, gathering creative assets, and monitoring performance

• Coordinate with campuses to gather content, photos, and event information

• Manage marketing calendars, Asana projects, and timelines to ensure on-time project delivery

• Monitor social media channels and respond to community interaction in collaboration with the team

• Assist in reporting on marketing metrics and compiling performance summaries/reports

• Support school events and admissions efforts with marketing logistics as needed

• Research and stay informed of digital trends in educational marketing, platform updates, and new tools to support marketing growth

• Prepare weekly agendas outlining the current progress of marketing efforts ahead of team meetings

• Efficiently file and organize photo and video assets for social media, development, and other marketing usage

• Track and assist with managing the advertising budget spreadsheet to ensure accurate reporting and spending alignment

• Assist with submitting contracts for signatures and processing invoices for payment

• Assist with the implementation of basic website updates (text, photos, SEO optimizations, etc) using the Blackbaud platform

• Support production of public-facing communications to promote open house events, fundraising initiatives, and other priorities.

• Help maintain brand standards across all marketing materials, ensuring consistency in voice, style, and visuals.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience, particularly demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, social media, and/or education

• Exceptional organization skills; proactive and self-driven

• Excellent communication and editing skills

• Experience with key social media platforms and analytics (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Experience with social media management tools (ex., Later.com)

• Expertise with G Suite applications and Asana

• Familiarity with website editing, Blackbaud experience is a plus

• Photo and video editing skills (ex., Canva, Adobe Express, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools)

• Interest in education, special education, or nonprofit marketing is a plus

• Ability to balance multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively

This position is full-time remote with occasional in-person meetings and campus visits, primarily within the New York Metropolitan area, required at the discretion of the COO and AOO.

Salary Range: $40,000-50,000; commensurate with education and experience

Additional Notes:

• This position is open to applicants residing in the following states:

  • New York

  • New Jersey

  • Connecticut

  • Pennsylvania

  • California

  • Montana

  • North Carolina

  • Ohio

  • Rhode Island

  • Texas

  • Virginia

• If the selected candidate resides and works remotely outside of New York, they will be subject to New York State income tax withholding, in addition to any applicable tax withholding in their state of residence. Candidates are encouraged to consult with a tax professional to understand any potential dual-state tax obligations.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and creative portfolio to Kathy Pindych, Associate Operations Officer at [email protected].