Virginia Tech Hiring for Digital Marketing Specialist at Arlington, VA, United States Full Time

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to create, coordinate, and implement marketing and communications activities to support the vision and strategic direction of CCI.

CCI, unique in the nation, is a statewide consortium of more than 40 Virginia universities and colleges, and includes a number of industry and government partners.

Its interlocking mission lines – research, workforce development, and innovation – focus on cybersecurity. The CCI Hub, which coordinates the network, is based at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Va.

https : / / cyberinitiative.org /

The Digital Marketing Specialist position s to CCI’s Director of Communications and Marketing. This is an entry-level position.

Applicants who meet many, but not all of the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

The specialist creates and maintains signature print materials and graphics, such as ROI graphics and print signage for special events.

The specialist manages CCI’s social media, which entails executing live social media coverage and logistics event support.

This position requires some travel to off-site events.

This position also composes outreach emails and manages email marketing plans.

The specialist implements the creative direction and maintains branding consistency for CCI programs, events, and collateral research activities, while executing essential marketing tasks in strategic Communications Plans.

The specialist may also write news articles for the CCI Hub website, Virginia Tech News, and other media outlets as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Proven experience in today’s communication fields, including evidence of strong graphic design skills, social media management, knowledge of AP style, interpersonal communication skills, writing skills, and presentation skills, as well as an understanding of effective graphic design and branding principles, and the use of the internet as a medium of communication
• Proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro, Microsoft Office, image processing, and social media tools
• Project management experience with the proven ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a wide variety of platforms to plan, produce, supervise, and evaluate print and digital collateral deliverables with high levels of accuracy within established budgets and time frames

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional graphics design or communications position
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience managing external vendors / agencies

Pay Band

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $65,000

Review Date

January 2, 2024

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers.

A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College .

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke;

sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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, 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 Alex Tuuri at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised : December 15, 2023

Applications close :

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