Communications Marketing Coordinator
Communications Marketing Coordinator
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Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Food Science and Technology seeks a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to provide communication marketing and development support for the Food Science & Technology Department. This position is responsible for telling the story of the FST department to a local state and international audience by writing articles and contributing to the VT news social media websites CALS and VT publications and other outlets. Additionally this position will lead public relations and marketing efforts for the department to promote programs facilities services and events.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Public Relations Advertising Journalism or equivalent experience
Experience developing and executing a marketing plan creating a departmental/business image and oversight of promotional publication creation.
Familiarity with digital content strategy and management including web content and professional/organizational social media
Experience working with multiple communication platforms in a professional setting
Demonstrated experience with writing creating digital artwork and using photography to create innovative promotional content
Excellent verbal communication interpersonal time management and organizational skills.
Experience meeting deadlines and navigating multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office software web content management systems Adobe Creative Cloud applications and Canva.
A creative and entrepreneurial individual who proposes initiatives to enhance department and team success
Professional experience within an institution of higher education
Photography and video experience
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
03/02/2025 (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 handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant 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 36000 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 Dr. Renee Boyer at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
