Communications Specialist
3 weeks ago
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Communications for the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities, the communications specialist works closely with divisional leadership to share critical information around Virginia Tech’s initiatives with employees. The communications specialist helps to foster an inclusive work environment through digital communications platforms.
The communications specialist partners with the division’s communications and chief of staff teams to develop written and visual assets that engage targeted audiences, support divisional and university priorities, and build the Virginia Tech brand.
The communications specialist will write and edit for a variety of audiences, but particularly, internal audiences through digital platforms such as newsletters, stories, and notices. This position will also have experience developing content that is digitally accessible.
The communications specialist demonstrates an understanding for graphic design principles appropriate for advancing organizational brand identity.
The communications specialist is a self-starter, highly organized, be able to work under tight deadlines, and able to move efficiently among multiple initiatives with different stakeholders throughout the day.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, or significant comparable training and experience.
● Demonstrated professional experience in a communications field (internships are acceptable)
● Experience writing and editing in Associated Press style
● Experience writing for integrated media (print, web, and social media)
● Experience developing graphic design assets appropriate for a variety of platforms and uses including print, websites, social media, newsletters, presentations, and more
● Self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment
● Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients and manage client expectations
● Experience utilizing email marketing platforms such as Adobe Campaign
● Proficient using Microsoft Office and Google Suite
● Proficient using Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience working in a construction environment.
● Experience developing stories and visual assets that advance organizational missions, visions, and priorities
● Experience working in a content management system such as Adobe Experience Manager or WordPress
● Experience using project management software such as Wrike
● Knowledge of accessible design principles
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting hourly pay $23/hourly; commensurate with experience
Review Date
4/23/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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