Careers at Virginia Tech

Great opportunity for an experienced writer and communications strategist to work flexible hours as an important member of the Human Resources Communications team. This part-time position (20 hours/week) contributes to the success of the Division of Human Resources by providing writing, editing, communications planning, and content strategy support that includes:

• Writing news stories, briefs, press releases, speeches, presentations, reports, web content, and newsletters.
• Conducting research, gathering information, and interviewing subjects.
• Working with multimedia communicators to secure photography, videography, and design elements to complete a project.
• Editing and proofreading a variety of content to ensure consistency and accuracy while adhering to Associated Press, university, and departmental style guidelines.
• Entering articles and notices into the university’s content management system.
• Assisting with maintenance of human resources web content through the university’s content management system.
• Acting as an integral member of the Human Resources Communications team, assisting on writing projects as needed, providing creative ideas, and supporting productivity goals.
• Working with others throughout the division to continually identify new and compelling ways to tell our stories.
• Presenting drafts to editors and clients for feedback and advice, revising material to reach the target audience, achieve the desired effect, and meet deadlines.

- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, or significant comparable training and experience.
- Significant experience in communications, digital marketing, or journalism professional experience, including internships.
- Experience with professional writing for integrated media (print, web, social).
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication skills, including proper grammar and spelling.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients or internal stakeholders, and manage client expectations.
- Self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Experience working with Google Suite, Adobe products, and web content management systems.

Wage - 3

Restricted

Commensurate with experience up to $25/hour

January 2, 2025

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

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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; 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.

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