Communications and Web Mgr
Job Description
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC makes transformative scientific advances that address the fundamental processes of human and animal health and disease. Dedicated to biomedical research, Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute trains the next generation of leading biomedical scientists while also facilitating discovery-based medical education.
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Communications and Web Manager is responsible for overseeing website development, maintenance, and management. This position is expected to analyze website metrics from a User Experience perspective, develop and implement a Search Engine Optimization strategy, create visually engaging digital designs that are in-line with Virginia Tech’s branding guidelines, and embrace new tools and trends in digital communications to reach target audiences.
Duties will include:
- Day-to-day web content management and content creation.
- Internal communications about events and educational seminars, including digital signage content and management.
- Development of marketing materials using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Writing news stories and marketing content.
- Development and distribution of e-newsletters, programs, invitations and similar materials.
This position will report to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Assistant Director of Communications and will work collaboratively with the Virginia Tech Health Sciences and Technology advancement team in Roanoke, Virginia.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills, including writing copy and news stories.
- Bachelor’s degree in digital media, marketing, communications, journalism.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, consistently meet deadlines, and solve problems.
- History of working collaboratively as a team player, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.
- History of analyzing and managing website content with a focus on optimizing user experience.
- Experience maintaining digital content in content management systems.
- Working knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Analytics, and Customer Relationship Management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Front-end web development experience.
- Digital signage management.
- Experience writing stories and content about technical or scientific material.
- Graphic design experience.
- Experience measuring and reporting on marketing and communication effectiveness.
- Project management experience.
- Experience managing social media channels for a professional organization.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
February 10, 2020
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
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