Visual Content Creator & Social Media Storyteller

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a creative Visual Content Creator to tell compelling stories through photos and videos. You will manage social channels, produce across platforms, and collaborate with faculty, Extension, and alumni to showcase impact.

The role covers concept through delivery, with strategic content planning and adherence to university branding and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
Demonstrated experience producing high-quality photography and video from concept to delivery.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects).
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and platform-specific content.
Portfolio demonstrating excellence in photography, videography, editing, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

Identify storytelling opportunities and produce multimedia from concept to publication.
Oversee day-to-day management and growth of the college's social media presence.
Capture, edit, publish content for labs, Extension programs, events, alumni stories, and donor impact.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, Extension professionals, and university partners to support communications and outreach.
Create short-form videos, livestreams, and multimedia assets for websites and publications.