Communications Coordinator

Join to apply for the Communications Coordinator role at BASIS Ed . BASIS Ed will be on a network‑wide shutdown from December 22, 2025 — January 5, 2026. Applications received during this time will be reviewed after we return. Thank you for your patience. Come join an organization that is leading a transformation in standards for public education. BASIS Ed provides services to BASIS Charter Schools, the highest‑performing public school network in the U.S. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑growing team of innovative marketers. Visit enrollbasis.com to learn more about us! Overview This role helps elevate the public presence of our campuses by assisting with content development, campus storytelling, and statewide communication initiatives. The Communications Coordinator will collaborate closely with senior communications staff and school leaders to gather stories, produce engaging content, and ensure consistent and accurate messaging across channels. This position is ideal for someone early in their communications career who is eager to learn, visit schools, and grow as a storyteller. This Texas‑based role requires frequent travel to BASIS Texas campuses—including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, and surrounding regions—to support story collection, photography, interviews, and events. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for school programs or special events. Duties & Responsibilities Media Relations & Story Support Assist in identifying and drafting story ideas that highlight student achievements, teacher excellence, and unique campus programs across BASIS Texas Charter Schools. Conduct regular campus visits to gather story assets, interview teachers and students, and capture photos or basic video. Draft initial versions of press releases, media notes, talking points, and content briefs for review by senior staff. Maintain media lists and help coordinate outreach to local education reporters and community outlets. Support logistics for media visits, including scheduling, preparing background materials, and on‑site coordination. Track local media coverage and compile weekly or monthly reports for the communications team. Content Creation & Communications Support Write and edit content for newsletters, social media, websites, school announcements, and marketing materials. Ensure brand consistency and accuracy across all internal and external messaging. Support the development of editorial calendars, story pipelines, and recurring communication campaigns. Collaborate with designers, photographers, and videographers to organize assets and support multimedia content production. Assist with gathering testimonials, quotes, images, and campus highlights for network‑wide and Texas‑specific communications. Crisis & Reputation Communications Support Assist senior communications staff with drafting timely communications for urgent or sensitive matters. Help monitor social media sentiment and community feedback to identify potential concerns or opportunities. Support the organization and documentation of crisis communications templates and messaging guidance. Event & Campaign Support Attend and assist with BASIS Texas events such as academic competitions, school celebrations, information sessions, and graduations. Capture event notes, photos, and visual assets for post‑event communications and social media. Support enrollment, community engagement, and marketing campaigns that promote BASIS Texas schools. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Research emerging communication tools, trends, and best practices to strengthen team operations. Recommend ideas that support more efficient content workflows, media outreach, and digital engagement. Stay informed on public education topics relevant to Texas and charter school communications. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify compelling story angles and communicate with a variety of audiences. Comfortable conducting interviews with students, parents, teachers, and staff. Familiarity with AP style and interest in education or nonprofit communications. Ability to travel frequently within Texas and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience with social media platforms, scheduling tools, and basic analytics. Knowledge of photography, video recording, or multimedia storytelling tools is a plus but not required. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or related work (internships and campus experience accepted). Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to Texas campuses. Ability to travel across the state regularly and occasionally out of state for training or events. Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend activities. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in K–12 education, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organizations. Familiarity with media relations practices or supporting press outreach. Basic skills in photography, video production, or Adobe Creative Suite/Canva. Experience supporting events or communication campaigns. About BASIS Ed The BASIS academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students. Benefits And Salary Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: Employer paid medical and dental insurance Vision insurance PTO Ability to add dependents 401k with partial match that grows over time Employee Assistance Program Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount) Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notice of Non‑Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non‑discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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