ICAT Communications Coordinator

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech is seeking a storytelling communications coordinator. This full-time, on-site role in Blacksburg requires collaborative work with faculty, staff, and students to elevate the institute's impact.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, as well as experience with social media management. A degree in communications or a related field is preferred. The salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with reporting and editing communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with web content generation and organization.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and reporting for various channels.
• Collaboration with contributors for content curation.
• Promotion of the institute through storytelling.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in English, communications, journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology is seeking a creative, dynamic, self-directed, and inspiring storyteller to elevate the research and impact of the affiliated faculty, staff, and students working throughout the institute, as well as to illustrate the impact of the Instituteâs educational and outreach programs. Reporting to the Executive Director of ICAT and working closely with the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the Office of Research and Innovation, this position will develop an editorial strategy that aligns and elevates the institute and university priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, identifying and developing content to be shared across institute, college, and university channels with the goal of reaching internal and external audiences. The communications coordinator will apply university and AP-style guidelines in writing, social media posts, news stories and features, web content, photo essays, targeted emails, newsletter content, and talking points. The candidate should also have experience identifying and pursuing visual opportunities for the purpose of promotion.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position at the Blacksburg, VA campus and may require occasional evening and weekend hours in support of planned events. This position will work alongside a web developer, be a member of the Research and Innovation marketing and communications team, and be an extension of the broader Virginia Tech marketing and communications team.

Applicants are required to submit two professional writing samples, such as news stories/features, web content, newsletters, and/or social media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and reporting
• Collaboration with contributors
• Content curation and promotion
• Team administration

Required Qualifications

• Relevant degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field, or related experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience with reporting, writing, and editing communications for numerous audiences through various media, such as news/features stories, web pages, newsletters, social media, and marketing collateral
• Experience generating and organizing content for web sites
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals, as well as cross‑functional teams, including faculty, students, and partners inside and outside of the university
• Well‑developed communication, writing, and grammar skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelorâs degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field
• Prior experience writing about topics related to the arts, sciences, and technology
• Experience with photo and video capture in support of storytelling
• Experience with social media management and tracking metrics
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status: Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: $50,000 - $60,000

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: July 17, 2026

Additional Information

Applicants are required to submit two professional writing samples, such as news stories/features, web content, newsletters, and/or social media campaigns.

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

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 Holly Williams at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.