Communication and Marketing Coordinator

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

3d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program in support of the school’s vision and strategic direction. The coordinator maintains the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms, routinely updating and enhancing content and overseeing the organization and structure of the school’s public content across media. The role advances the school’s presence through multimedia efforts. The coordinator independently writes and edits content, meets coordination and production deadlines, and produces the school’s quarterly electronic and print magazine highlighting ongoing and new activities. The role ensures compliance with university brand standards for communications, marketing, and public activities; works with faculty to gather information for electronic and print materials; and arranges or takes photographs and videos. The coordinator collaborates with colleagues from CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the school’s reputation and build support for its programs. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
Experience designing social media campaigns, writing professionally, photography, and building websites.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to drive projects independently.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Communications and/or Marketing.
Experience with marketing approaches using digital and print media.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and InDesign.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program and strategies for SPES.
Maintain the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms, routinely updating and enhancing material.
Oversee the management, organization, and structure of the school’s public content across media and advance the school’s presence through multimedia.
Independently write and edit content and meet coordination and production deadlines.
Produce the school’s quarterly electronic and printed magazine.
Ensure communications, marketing, and public activities comply with university brand standards.
Work with faculty to collect data and information for electronic and print materials.
Arrange or take photographs and videos.
Collaborate with colleagues from CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the school’s reputation and build support for its programs.
Travel as required.