Communications Specialist - Public Relations
Henrico County Virginia, Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States
General Statement of Duties
Vacancy posting is open until filled and is available on November 11, 2025. This is a 260-days, 8 hours/day exempt position within the Communications Department. The minimum annual salary is $62,605.07 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date).
To assist school officials in developing and implementing positive public relations programs. Works closely with the assistant director and chief of communications in developing materials, press releases, online content and other programs and campaigns to serve the public relations needs of the school division.
Essential Duties
• Writes content for a broad array of communications media, including news releases, social media posts, op-ed pieces, division websites and newsletters.
• Interviews all levels of school employees to obtain information for a variety of social media and publications.
• Writes and edits the school division's e-newsletter, and the HCPS Annual Report.
• Monitors and edits school division website to ensure that content is current and consistent with department style, and works with web developers and department representatives to make timely updates.
• Edits drafts of school division publications, graphics and other copy for style, grammar and clarity.
• Serves as primary school division photographer, covering events and programs for social media and publications.
• Maintains photo archives for use by Division of Communications and other departments for presentations and publications and updates photos as necessary.
• Coordinates contest entries for school division.
• Serves as Division of Communications liaison to other departments and committees to facilitate projects as needed. Assists with monthly school board meetings and other events as needed.
Attends work daily and is engaged and on task. Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must have considerable knowledge of journalism, editing, photography, design and graphics, and be able to organize and communicate information using a variety of media. Must have extensive knowledge and experience with social media usage, strategy and platforms, including analytics and management tools. Must have experience professional-grade digital photograpy, including editing with Adobe Suite. Must have excellent writing and editing skills, including familiarity with Associated Press Style. Must have the ability to edit using web-based tools such as content management systems and e-newsletter tools; a solid track record with meeting deadlines; and the ability to plan independently, coordinate and carry through to completion of multiple competing projects.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism , graphic design or related field; Minimum of three years experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Vacancy posting is open until filled. This is a 260-days, 8 hours/day exempt position within the Communications Department. The minimum annual salary is $62,605.07 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date).
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, all applicants must complete the online application and submit a resume. Please upload resume, transcripts (if applicable). If unable to upload documents, please mail, fax, or hand-deliver to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P.O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223-0430
Fax: (804) 652-3763
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Vacancy posting is open until filled and is available on November 11, 2025. This is a 260-days, 8 hours/day exempt position within the Communications Department. The minimum annual salary is $62,605.07 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date).
To assist school officials in developing and implementing positive public relations programs. Works closely with the assistant director and chief of communications in developing materials, press releases, online content and other programs and campaigns to serve the public relations needs of the school division.
Essential Duties
• Writes content for a broad array of communications media, including news releases, social media posts, op-ed pieces, division websites and newsletters.
• Interviews all levels of school employees to obtain information for a variety of social media and publications.
• Writes and edits the school division's e-newsletter, and the HCPS Annual Report.
• Monitors and edits school division website to ensure that content is current and consistent with department style, and works with web developers and department representatives to make timely updates.
• Edits drafts of school division publications, graphics and other copy for style, grammar and clarity.
• Serves as primary school division photographer, covering events and programs for social media and publications.
• Maintains photo archives for use by Division of Communications and other departments for presentations and publications and updates photos as necessary.
• Coordinates contest entries for school division.
• Serves as Division of Communications liaison to other departments and committees to facilitate projects as needed. Assists with monthly school board meetings and other events as needed.
Attends work daily and is engaged and on task. Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must have considerable knowledge of journalism, editing, photography, design and graphics, and be able to organize and communicate information using a variety of media. Must have extensive knowledge and experience with social media usage, strategy and platforms, including analytics and management tools. Must have experience professional-grade digital photograpy, including editing with Adobe Suite. Must have excellent writing and editing skills, including familiarity with Associated Press Style. Must have the ability to edit using web-based tools such as content management systems and e-newsletter tools; a solid track record with meeting deadlines; and the ability to plan independently, coordinate and carry through to completion of multiple competing projects.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism , graphic design or related field; Minimum of three years experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Vacancy posting is open until filled. This is a 260-days, 8 hours/day exempt position within the Communications Department. The minimum annual salary is $62,605.07 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date).
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, all applicants must complete the online application and submit a resume. Please upload resume, transcripts (if applicable). If unable to upload documents, please mail, fax, or hand-deliver to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P.O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223-0430
Fax: (804) 652-3763
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home