Strategic Communications Manager (Engineering)

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Communications Manager to lead the department's strategic communications and marketing efforts, align with college and university goals, and develop an annual plan with measurable outcomes.

The role oversees integrated communications, branding, and engagement to raise visibility for research, recruitment, alumni relations, and industry partnerships, while guiding the Digital Marketing Coordinator and collaborating with the College of Engineering communications

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work history of effective written communication, including editing and copywriting.
• Experience with developing promotional materials.
• Experience working with multiple communication platforms in a professional setting, including managing social media.
• Demonstrated work history of managing complex, multiple priorities with deadlines, requiring organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications, marketing, branding, and engagement strategies.
• Supervise the department's Digital Marketing Coordinator and align digital communications with priorities.
• Serve as the department's primary communications advisor and support executive communications.

Skills

Written communication

Promotional materials

Social media management

Project management

Education

Master's in Communications

Bachelor's in Communications

Tools

Content Management Systems

Web platforms

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Communications Manager to lead the department's strategic communications and marketing efforts, align with college and university goals, and develop an annual plan with measurable outcomes.

The role oversees integrated communications, branding, and engagement to raise visibility for research, recruitment, alumni relations, and industry partnerships, while guiding the Digital Marketing Coordinator and collaborating with the College of Engineering communications