Senior Research Communications Specialist
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of University News, the full-time Senior Research Communications Specialist will write and edit news articles focused on science, technology, and research, collaborate with the Media Relations team to pitch faculty as experts, and assist with web and social media content management, while working onsite in Williamsburg with the option for remote work up to two days a week.
Key responsibilities
- Write and research articles for W&M News, covering major events and academic developments
- Upload and manage content on W&M News and social media, monitoring analytics and performance
- Collaborate with Media Relations to pitch stories and faculty expertise to various media outlets
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Outstanding news and feature writing skills
- Experience in media relations and crisis communications or related work
- Demonstrated knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of Associated Press style and proficiency in social media usage and analytics
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