The Communications Specialist serves as a writer, both in beat areas on campus and on general assignment, and works with our Media Relations team to pitch faculty as experts to local, regional and national news outlets. The position’s primary beats will focus on science, technology, data and research. Additional duties may include editing and posting stories for W&M News and working with the entire University Communications team on special projects, major events, analytics and crisis management as needed.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of News & Media within University Communications, the Communications Specialist will lead with university values to foster a culture of belonging and trust that embraces all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus, eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.

Review the full position description with all job duties under the “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php