Marketing & Communications Manager

Browne Academy is a diverse, coeducational independent day school serving students age three through Grade 8 in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1941, Browne Academy is committed to developing the whole child through extraordinary teaching, exceptional academic programs, and a nurturing community. We empower students to become critical thinkers, inspired innovators, engaged peers, and ethical leaders prepared with the confidence to thrive in a dynamic world.

Browne Academy seeks a creative, strategic, and collaborative Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the school’s storytelling, brand management, and communications efforts. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position plays a key role in shaping and promoting the Browne Academy experience to prospective families, current families, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong organizational and project management skills, and understands how to build community engagement through compelling content across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communications & Storytelling:
• Serve as the primary storyteller for Browne Academy, crafting compelling narratives that highlight the school’s mission, values, programs, and community.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, students, parents, and alumni to identify and develop meaningful stories and content.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans that support enrollment, advancement, and community engagement goals.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Mike Sasso, Director of Advancement at msasso@browneacademy.org.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build community engagement through compelling content across multiple platforms.
• Experience in marketing and communications, preferably in an educational setting.
• Collaborative and strategic thinking with a focus on storytelling and brand management.