Strategic Communications Lead for Faculty & Research

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a strategic communications leader for the Office of Faculty Affairs and Office of Research. You will partner with faculty and leadership to develop messaging, plan campaigns and elevate research accomplishments.

You will serve as the day-to-day lead for internal communications, translating complex scientific material into clear communications and coordinating with enterprise marketing to align branding and content.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic communications background across internal and external audiences.
• Proven ability to translate complex research and policy into clear messaging.
• Experience coordinating with faculty, researchers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for key academic missions and offices.
• Develop and execute messaging strategies across channels and audiences.
• Manage multiple priorities and study timelines with deadlines.
• Translate complex academic material into accessible content.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Project management

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web CMS

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a strategic communications leader for the Office of Faculty Affairs and Office of Research. You will partner with faculty and leadership to develop messaging, plan campaigns and elevate research accomplishments.

You will serve as the day-to-day lead for internal communications, translating complex scientific material into clear communications and coordinating with enterprise marketing to align branding and content.