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Writer Job at Virginia in Blacksburg

MediabistroBlacksburg, VA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Writer is a member of the Executive Vice President and Provost’s communications team and plays a critical role in researching, writing, editing, and proofreading content for various storytelling platforms and styles. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Communications, the Writer will generate announcements, feature stories, and news for both internal and external audiences as well as digital communications to support the strategic priorities of the academic enterprise and university.

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, edit, and proofread content for diverse storytelling platforms and styles.
  • Generate announcements, feature stories, and news for internal and external audiences.
  • Develop digital communications to support the university’s strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, writing, or related field
  • Several years of professional (non-internship) work experience
  • Ability to work fulltime at the Blacksburg campus
  • Ability to work individually as well as with a team to accomplish objectives
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing assignments, and organize work to meet deadlines
  • Experience in a digitally driven storytelling environment
  • Experience with interviewing a wide range of sources
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Experience in academic and / or digital communications writing and editing
  • Experience writing and editing in Associated Press style
  • Experience working in a content management system
  • Experience measuring the performance of content and audience behavior
  • Experience in a higher education environment
  • Knowledge of standard copyediting marks
  • An understanding of branding and marketing principles, graphic and web design standards, photography, and videography
  • Overtime Status

    Exempt : Not eligible for overtime

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    55,000 - 60,000 commensurate with experience.

    Hours per week

    40

    Review Date

    Position Open Until Filled

    Additional Information

    The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

    About Virginia Tech

    Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisha Farrier at lfarrier@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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