Editorial Producer
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Job no: 533106
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Senior Vice Pres Advancement
Department: Communications and Marketing
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Advancement, Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Other
The Editorial Producer for Virginia Tech News fulfills a key role in the production and editing of the Virginia Tech daily and weekly emails and the daily updates to vt.edu and the Virginia Tech News homepages.
Reporting to the associate director of Virginia Tech news, the editorial producer regularly uses Adobe platforms to build and distribute email newsletters to targeted audiences. The editorial producer also works closely with communicators across campus to schedule and edit campus notices, edit stories and update websites.
This position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia and has the opportunity to be a hybrid position after successful onboarding. The hybrid schedule will consist of three to four onsite days.
Master's degree in degree in journalism, communications, writing or related discipline; or Bachelor's degree with experience equating to an advanced degree.
Professional experience as a writer/editor.
Professional experience working in a CMS or managing a website.
Thorough understanding and experience using AP style
Intermediate understanding of HTML and website management.
Experience working on email communications (writing, editing, or distribution).
Experience working with graphic editing software, such as Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Emergency personnel
Unable to sponsor work visas.
Portfolios will be requested from finalists.
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.
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 Advancement Human Resources at advhr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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