Communication Coordinator

Communication Coordinator

Diocese of Dallas Schools The Highlands School - Irving, Texas

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Job : 5827769

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop, manage, and execute the school's social media content calendar.
• Create engaging content that showcases academics, Catholic formation, athletics, fine arts, student life, and special events.
• Capture and share stories that highlight the school's mission and community.
• Monitor social media engagement and respond appropriately when needed.
• Analyze social media performance and recommend strategies for continued growth.

Social Media Oversight & Brand Stewardship

• Provide oversight and guidance for all official school-affiliated social media accounts, including Athletics and other departmental accounts.
• Ensure all school social media channels follow established branding, messaging, photography, and communication guidelines.
• Develop and maintain social media standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with coaches, faculty, and department leaders to ensure consistency across all platforms.

Photography & Visual Asset Management

• Serve as the primary photographer for school events, student activities, athletics, and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate photography coverage for major school events.
• Maintain and organize the school's digital photo library and visual asset database.
• Ensure photos are properly categorized, archived, and readily available for future marketing, admissions, and development needs.
• Coordinate with outside photographers when additional coverage is required.

Communications Platforms & Database Management

• Manage the school's email communication platforms and distribution databases.
• Maintain accurate communication lists for parents, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and prospective families.
• Ensure communications databases remain organized, current, and compliant with privacy and communication policies.
• Assist with the distribution of school-wide email communications and newsletters.

Media Relations & Public Relations

• Draft and distribute press releases highlighting school achievements, events, awards, and announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets and community publications.
• Identify opportunities to increase positive media exposure for The Highlands School.
• Coordinate media coverage for significant school events and accomplishments.

Emergency & Crisis Communications

• Manage the school's emergency communication platform.
• Assist school leadership with preparing and distributing timely emergency notifications.
• Maintain emergency communication contact lists and system functionality.
• Support communication planning during emergency situations and school closures.

Content Creation

• Write and edit content for social media, website updates, newsletters, announcements, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to ensure messaging aligns with institutional priorities.
• Support storytelling initiatives that highlight student achievement, faculty excellence, alumni success, and donor impact.

Brand Management

• Ensure all communications reflect The Highlands School's mission, Catholic identity, and brand standards.
• Maintain consistency in visual identity, messaging, tone, and style across all communication channels.

Event Coverage

• Attend and document major school events, athletic competitions, performances, admissions events, fundraising events, and community celebrations.
• Capture photo and video content to support institutional communications.
• Assist with communications support before, during, and after events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, social media management, or a related field.
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong photography skills with the ability to capture high-quality images.
• Experience managing multiple social media platforms and content calendars.
• Experience with email communication platforms and contact database management.
• Familiarity with media relations and press release writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
• Experience with graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to supporting and promoting the mission and Catholic identity of The Highlands School.

Core Competencies

• Excellent written communication
• Creativity and storytelling
• Photography and visual communications
• Brand management
• Social media strategy
• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Professionalism
• Time management
• Flexibility

Work Schedule & Expectations

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