Creative Communications Specialist - Content & Visuals

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Communications Specialist in Richmond to craft engaging content and communications for students, faculty, staff, and other audiences. The role supports website updates, social media strategy, marketing assets, photography, videography, and the annual DSA report.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, projects from concept through execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or related field with related experience.
• Develop social media plan, implement plan, track analytics and use analytics to inform contentschedule.
• Work with Director on special events, attend events as a representative of team, and ensure events run smoothly.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies.
• Manage internal communications (social media, blogs, memos, newsletters etc.).
• Draft content for online media or university website.
• Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational goals and priorities into strategic communications and media deliverables for DSA and units.
• Lead projects from concept to completion with focus on design, photography, videography, and social media.
• Collaborate with internal clients and leadership to develop engaging communications.
• Draft and distribute communications to students, staff, and faculty.
• Support events, media relations, and executive communications.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Collaboration

Graphic design

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Communications Specialist in Richmond to craft engaging content and communications for students, faculty, staff, and other audiences. The role supports website updates, social media strategy, marketing assets, photography, videography, and the annual DSA report.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, projects from concept through execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.