Strategic Communications Director: Brand & Reputation

IMDiversity; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 152,991 - 236,475; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead a multidisciplinary team and advise executive leadership on public communications, reputation management, and organizational messaging. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will shape enterprise-wide strategies to engage stakeholders, build trust, and protect LCPS reputation.

You will supervise writing, digital media, branding, content strategy, and analytics, guiding two-way communication with the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Experience advising executive leadership and governing boards.
• Experience leading enterprise communications initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and oversight for a strategic communications team.
• Develops and evaluates division-wide strategic communications plans.
• Leads enterprise campaigns across earned, owned, shared and paid media.
• Counsels the Superintendent and senior leadership on high-profile initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

AP Style

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead a multidisciplinary team and advise executive leadership on public communications, reputation management, and organizational messaging. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will shape enterprise-wide strategies to engage stakeholders, build trust, and protect LCPS reputation.

You will supervise writing, digital media, branding, content strategy, and analytics, guiding two-way communication with the