Date Posted:
September 21, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Strategist, L D Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs
Office/Company:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-12994
Reports To:
Location:
Richmond, VA
Contact:
Salary:
Salary Range: $62,000 – $68,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Communications Strategist, L D Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs invites applications for a Communications Strategist. Reporting to the Director Communications and External Relations, the position is … • Communications Project Management (35%) • Manage a high volume of communications projects with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness and attention to detail • Coordinate communications activities involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, university partners and external stakeholders • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications experience • Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing and storytelling skills
Responsibilities:
• Communications Project Management (35%)
• Manage a high volume of communications projects with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness and attention to detail
• Coordinate communications activities involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, university partners and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain editorial calendars, project timelines and content schedules
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems and communications processes
• Serve as a project lead for communications initiatives, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept through execution
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple high-priority projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to establish credibility and work effectively with faculty, researchers, administrators, students, alumni and community partners
• translate complex research, policy or technical subject matter into engaging content for broad audiences
Instructions:
See employer site for application details.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
