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General Coordinator, Writing & Editorial

Classification Information

Writing & Editorial
Writing and Editorial collects, prepares, and arranges materials and content for publication. Validates outlines, story content, and written content to ensure it meets requirements and brand standards. Writes communications, publications and reports (e.g., briefing materials, talking points, speeches, scripts, press releases, website material and documents for publication).
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Coordinator within Writing and Editorial is responsible for producing and overseeing written content that aligns with the university's communication and marketing strategies. This role focuses on writing, editing, and arranging materials for publication, ensuring they adhere to the university's brand standards and meet the intended communication objectives. The General Coordinator works closely with various teams to collect, validate, and prepare content for a variety of formats, including reports, press releases, speeches, website material, talking points, and other publications. The role requires a combination of creative and strategic thinking, as the coordinator ensures that written content effectively engages stakeholders such as students, alumni, employees, and media. With intermediate-level experience, the General Coordinator is expected to manage projects independently, collaborate with others, and contribute to the development of content that supports the university's broader goals. While they may review or influence the work of others, the role is primarily focused on individual contributions to the creation and refinement of written materials.