Internal Communications Supervisor – Executive Messaging

Loudoun County Public Schools; Goose Creek Village (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Supervisor of Internal Communications to lead division-wide internal and organizational communications and advise division leadership. The role develops executive messaging, employee and school communications, and incident communications, coordinating with Legal, Public Affairs, and other offices to ensure timely, accurate messaging. The position also oversees FOIA processes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of internal communications, strategic communications and executive messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing and executive communication skills with strong knowledge of AP Style.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Experience advising executives and developing communications for employees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead division-wide internal communications strategy aligned with LCPS priorities.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to Superintendent and senior leadership.
• Lead executive writing and organizational messaging for leadership and staff.
• Oversee school communications and incident communications, including family notifications.
• Develop and maintain incident communications protocols and templates.
• Coordinate FOIA administration and response processes with legal and other offices.
• Lead governance and standards for internal communications systems.
• Partner with Public Affairs to align internal and external communications when needed.
• Mentor and evaluate communications staff; set performance expectations.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate effectiveness and guide strategy.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive division-wide strategic communications plan.

Skills

Executive communications

AP Style

Crisis communications

Stakeholder relations

Strategic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Public Relations

Tools

AP Style guide

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Supervisor of Internal Communications to lead division-wide internal and organizational communications and advise division leadership. The role develops executive messaging, employee and school communications, and incident communications, coordinating with Legal, Public Affairs, and other offices to ensure timely, accurate messaging. The position also oversees FOIA processes and staff development.