Editorial Producer

The Editorial Producer for Virginia Tech News fulfills a key role in the production and editing of the Virginia Tech daily and weekly emails and the daily updates to vt.edu and the Virginia Tech News homepages.

Reporting to the associate director of Virginia Tech news, the editorial producer regularly uses Adobe platforms to build and distribute email newsletters to targeted audiences. The editorial producer also works closely with communicators across campus to schedule and edit campus notices, edit stories and update websites.

This position is based in Blacksburg, Virginia and has the opportunity to be a hybrid position after successful onboarding. The hybrid schedule will consist of three to four onsite days.

Master's degree in degree in journalism, communications, writing or related discipline; or Bachelor's degree with experience equating to an advanced degree.

Professional experience as a writer/editor.

Professional experience working in a CMS or managing a website.

Thorough understanding and experience using AP style

Intermediate understanding of HTML and website management.

Experience working on email communications (writing, editing, or distribution).

Experience working with graphic editing software, such as Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

$54,000 - $58,000

40+

May 23, 2025

Emergency personnel

Unable to sponsor work visas.

Portfolios will be requested from finalists.

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

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.

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