Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community.
Position: Multimedia Producer
Reports to: Director of Strategic Communications
Department: Communications
Classification: Exempt
Position Summary
The Multimedia Producer helps bring the Winsor story to life through photography, video, and social media. As a key member of the Communications team, the Multimedia Producer plays an essential role in showcasing the strength, spirit, and diversity of our community; uplifting the achievements of students and faculty; and supporting institutional priorities across admissions, advancement, academics, athletics, and the performing and visual arts.
This role is ideal for a skilled visual storyteller with both creative vision and technical know-how—someone who thrives in a fast-paced school environment, enjoys working with students in grades 5–12, and is excited to capture the joyful rigor that defines life on Pilgrim Road. This is a 10.5-month position reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications.
Essential Functions
Photography
- Serve as Winsor’s primary photographer, capturing images that reflect the school’s mission, values, and vibrant community.
- Shoot purpose-driven photos for a wide range of needs, including:
- Winsor.edu and digital communications
- Official Winsor School, Winsor Alumnae, and Winsor Athletics social media channels
- The Winsor Bulletin
- Admission publications and recruitment materials
- Advancement stewardship, donor communications, and campaign storytelling
- Performing and visual arts productions, concerts, and exhibitions
- School traditions, assemblies, and major community events
- Edit and upload images quickly and consistently, maintaining high-quality visual standards aligned with Winsor’s evolving brand.
- Manage, tag, and archive photos within Canto, Winsor’s digital asset management system.
Video Production
- Develop creative concepts for videos that elevate Winsor’s brand, celebrate student life, and support admissions, advancement, and campaign goals.
- Direct, film, and edit videos that capture the Winsor experience—from classroom moments and athletic highlights to arts performances, community member profiles, and feature stories.
- Produce content optimized for multiple platforms, ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.
Social Media Strategy
- Lead day-to-day strategy and content creation for Winsor’s social media channels, with a special focus on Instagram and short-form storytelling.
- Stay fluent in platform trends and independent school–aligned best practices.
- Propose innovative content ideas that increase engagement, highlight student voices, and extend Winsor’s reach.
- Monitor analytics and adjust strategy to meet communications goals.
Digital Asset Management
- Oversee the organization and accessibility of Winsor’s photo and video libraries through the school’s digital asset management (DAM) system.
- Develop and maintain workflows for uploading, tagging, and archiving assets.
Collaboration and Campus Engagement
- Build warm, professional relationships with a broad range of constituents—including students, faculty, staff, coaches, parents, trustees, and the head of school.
- Welcome and incorporate constructive feedback from multiple stakeholders with professionalism and clarity.
- Support the Communications team as a flexible, proactive collaborator—jumping in on projects ranging from website updates to campaign deliverables.
- Contribute ideas, participate in brainstorming sessions, and help strengthen the school’s brand across platforms.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned by the head of school or supervisor
- Attends mandatory meetings, including, but not limited to, opening and closing meetings, faculty/staff meetings, department meetings, and assemblies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in photography, video, and social media.
- Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, audio and lighting equipment, and industry-standard editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Deep familiarity with Instagram and short-form video trends.
- Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and comfort working with students in grades 5–12.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and judgment.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience working in independent schools, higher education, or mission-driven environments.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems.
- Experience with motion graphics or graphic design.
- Understanding of brand management, institutional messaging, and school communications cycles (academic year rhythms, annual fund, admissions season, campaign milestones).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, squatting, and standing
- Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Nothing in this Job Description restricts Winsor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Benefits included as of start date: medical, dental, vision and 403 b retirement plan. Pay range is $65,000- $85,000.
The Winsor School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected.
