Coordinator, Communications (Internal Communications)

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications leads and supports communications initiatives that strengthen internal and external engagement across the division. The position oversees interdepartmental communications projects, serves as a communications liaison and consultant to other functions, develops stories highlighting the work of schools and central departments, supports organizational communications and FOIA coordination, and produces accurate, high-quality writing. The role helps ensure open, timely, and effective two-way communication for students, staff, families, and the broader community while advancing LCPS as an Employer of Choice. The successful candidate is a collaborative, people-centered communicator with strong writing and editorial skills, project management experience, and an interest in telling meaningful stories from start to finish. The role supports clear communication of LCPS voices, stories, and priorities to build trust, engagement, and success across the community. This is a 12-month, 254-day position with an 8-hour workday. The position is exempt, non-union, and partially eligible for telework. Telework requires consistent positive performance, supervisor support and approval, reliable high-speed internet, and a private designated workspace; privileges may be changed or revoked based on performance or organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
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.
Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to develop story ideas and produce polished content from start to finish.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to manage sensitive information, maintain accurate records, and coordinate time-sensitive requests involving multiple departments.
Experience supporting internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve communication effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to building positive relationships across teams.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends from time to time.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Accessibility Checker and compliance.

Responsibilities

Research, write, and edit communications such as feature stories, articles, media releases, fact sheets, newsletters, web content, and internal communications from concept to completion.
Develop clear, engaging, fact-based messaging for a variety of audiences using journalistic writing and editorial skills.
Identify and elevate stories across schools and departments that highlight student success, staff impact, and innovative practices.
Support internal and organizational communications, including leadership messaging, employee communications, and timely notifications to staff and families; coordinate with departments to align communications planning with division priorities.
Coordinate and support processing of FOIA requests by tracking requests and deadlines, gathering responsive records from schools and departments, and assisting with response preparation; may lead individual requests as assigned.
Manage and coordinate multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with division priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
Analyze the internal and external communications landscape to identify opportunities to streamline, strengthen, and amplify messaging.
Analyze data and use communications analytics to inform strategy and decision-making.
Support multimedia storytelling, including video planning, scripting, and coordination.
Build relationships with school leaders and staff to gather information and ensure accurate, timely messaging.
May occasionally attend after-hours meetings, including superintendent appearances.