Coordinator, Communications; Internal Communications

Communications Coordinator For Integrated Communications

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, supports organizational communications and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordination, 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

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• 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 and organizational communications support, including leadership messaging, employee communications, and coordination of timely notifications to staff and families, partnering with departments across the division to align communications planning with division priorities.
• Coordinates and supports the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, including tracking requests and deadlines, gathering responsive records from schools and departments, and assisting with the preparation of responses. May take the lead on individual requests as assigned.
• 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 leverage 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

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

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…