Senior Science & Research Communications Specialist

Virginia AG; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia AG seeks a Senior Research Communications Specialist to write and edit campus news, and to coordinate with Media Relations on disseminating faculty expertise to local, regional, and national outlets.

The role focuses on science, technology and research coverage, with duties spanning website posts, newsletters, and analytic reporting. Hybrid work in Williamsburg is available with onsite Campus presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing and newsroom-style storytelling skills.
• Experience in media relations and crisis communications.
• Familiarity with WordPress and analytics tools.
• Proficiency in social media strategy and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news and feature stories for campus audiences.
• Research subjects, interview sources and produce articles.
• Serve as News & Media liaison to campus departments and editors.
• Collaborate with campus photo/video teams to accompany stories.

Skills

News writing

Oral & written communication

Editing under deadlines

Media relations & crisis comms

WordPress & GA knowledge

Social media analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree in journalism/communications

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Virginia AG seeks a Senior Research Communications Specialist to write and edit campus news, and to coordinate with Media Relations on disseminating faculty expertise to local, regional, and national outlets.

The role focuses on science, technology and research coverage, with duties spanning website posts, newsletters, and analytic reporting. Hybrid work in Williamsburg is available with onsite Campus presence.