Communications Coordinator
Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA, United States
Coordinator, Communications (Integrated Communications)
Job Overview
The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications leads and supports a range of communications initiatives that strengthen internal and external engagement across the division. This role oversees interdepartmental communications projects, serves as a communications liaison and consultant to other functions, develops compelling storytelling that highlights the work of schools and central departments, and is an outstanding and accurate writer.
This position plays a key role in ensuring open, timely, and effective two-way communication that supports students, staff, families, and the broader community—while advancing LCPS as an Employer of Choice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, people-centered communicator with strong writing and editorial skills, project management experience, and a passion for telling meaningful stories from start to finish.
The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices, stories, and priorities of LCPS are clearly and effectively communicated, supporting trust, engagement and success for students, staff and the community.
Roles and Responsibilities
Researches, writes and edits high-quality communications including feature stories, articles, media releases, fact sheets, newsletters, web content and internal communications, from concept to completion.
Applies strong journalistic writing and editorial skills to develop clear, engaging and fact-based messaging for a variety of audiences.
Identifies and elevates compelling stories across schools and departments that highlight student success, staff impact and innovative practices.
Provides internal communications support and partners with departments across the division to align communications planning and leadership early in all projects.
Manages and coordinates multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with division priorities, timelines and quality standards.
Analyzes the internal and external communications landscape to identify opportunities to streamline, strengthen, and amplify messaging.
Analyzes data and leverages communications analytics to inform strategy and decision-making.
Supports multimedia storytelling efforts, including video planning, scripting and coordination.
Builds strong relationships with school leaders and staff to gather information and ensure accurate, timely messaging.
May occasionally attend after‑hours meetings, including superintendent appearances.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Experience
Two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field with demonstrated experience in journalistic writing, storytelling, and/or executive-level writing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to develop story ideas and produce polished content from start to finish.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience supporting internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve communication effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills; a collaborative approach that builds positive relationships across teams.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends, from time to time.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; prior experience with Accessibility Checker and compliance is a plus.
Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multimedia and video storytelling (planning, scripting, coordination).
Familiarity with K–12 education environments and school-based communications.
Commitment to open, inclusive, and accessible communication practices.
Curiosity and initiative in identifying and developing meaningful stories.
Familiarity with websites and mass communication technology.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to : Director, Strategic Communications
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary Level : Universal 16
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Job Overview
The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications leads and supports a range of communications initiatives that strengthen internal and external engagement across the division. This role oversees interdepartmental communications projects, serves as a communications liaison and consultant to other functions, develops compelling storytelling that highlights the work of schools and central departments, and is an outstanding and accurate writer.
This position plays a key role in ensuring open, timely, and effective two-way communication that supports students, staff, families, and the broader community—while advancing LCPS as an Employer of Choice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, people-centered communicator with strong writing and editorial skills, project management experience, and a passion for telling meaningful stories from start to finish.
The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices, stories, and priorities of LCPS are clearly and effectively communicated, supporting trust, engagement and success for students, staff and the community.
Roles and Responsibilities
Researches, writes and edits high-quality communications including feature stories, articles, media releases, fact sheets, newsletters, web content and internal communications, from concept to completion.
Applies strong journalistic writing and editorial skills to develop clear, engaging and fact-based messaging for a variety of audiences.
Identifies and elevates compelling stories across schools and departments that highlight student success, staff impact and innovative practices.
Provides internal communications support and partners with departments across the division to align communications planning and leadership early in all projects.
Manages and coordinates multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with division priorities, timelines and quality standards.
Analyzes the internal and external communications landscape to identify opportunities to streamline, strengthen, and amplify messaging.
Analyzes data and leverages communications analytics to inform strategy and decision-making.
Supports multimedia storytelling efforts, including video planning, scripting and coordination.
Builds strong relationships with school leaders and staff to gather information and ensure accurate, timely messaging.
May occasionally attend after‑hours meetings, including superintendent appearances.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Experience
Two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field with demonstrated experience in journalistic writing, storytelling, and/or executive-level writing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to develop story ideas and produce polished content from start to finish.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience supporting internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve communication effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills; a collaborative approach that builds positive relationships across teams.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends, from time to time.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; prior experience with Accessibility Checker and compliance is a plus.
Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multimedia and video storytelling (planning, scripting, coordination).
Familiarity with K–12 education environments and school-based communications.
Commitment to open, inclusive, and accessible communication practices.
Curiosity and initiative in identifying and developing meaningful stories.
Familiarity with websites and mass communication technology.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to : Director, Strategic Communications
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary Level : Universal 16
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