Web Communications Specialist

## Web Communications Specialist Apply remote type:
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JR101953
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Requisition :
** JR101953 Web Communications Specialist (Open)
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Title:

** Web Communications Specialist
** Department:
** CC00253 WM001 | WMUA | University Communications
** Job Family:
** Staff - Communications
** Worker Sub-Type:
** Regular (benefited)
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Location:

** Posting Location - William & Mary
** Job Description

Summary:

** Mission Statement   University Communications (UC) serves as William & Mary’s central communications office. The office is made up of three teams that support and promote the vision, mission and values of the university.
The Media Relations Team includes the university spokesperson and leads national media outreach, response, strategy and emergency communications. The Web Development & Strategy Team provides a suite of services to support campus digital and web communications, including collaborative planning, concepts, strategy and communications tools. The Content & Strategy Team leads public relations strategy, content strategy, communications planning, storytelling, internal communications and social media.
University Communications is led by the Senior Associate Vice President for Communications/Chief Communications Officer (CCO). It is part of the Office of University Advancement. In the Office of University Advancement, we create the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.
Position Summary  The Web Communication Specialist is a key member of the University Communications team in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. This role is part of Web Development & Strategy – a team of professional communications specialists and web developers – and reports to the Associate Director of Web Communications. The Web Communications Specialist shares responsibility for the management of university websites and communications platforms, including content creation, training and user support.
The Web Development & Strategy team manages several web platforms and services including the university’s central content management system. Primary responsibilities for this position include training web editors on features and best practices, maintaining online help documentation, and consulting with campus partners on how best to stay on brand and organize web content for effective, accessible communication.
Strong writing and communication skills are essential for this role. The position is responsible for developing digital content, with a particular focus on writing and editing for web communications while maintaining consistency with the university’s brand standards.
The Web Communications Specialist will help foster a culture of belonging that provides opportunity for all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, VA, that offers a flexible work environment.
This position is classified as operational, meaning it is salaried and eligible for overtime (non-exempt). For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "Operational" classification.
Learn more about University Advancement and view the full position description for this job on the University Advancement recruitment website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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* Job Description:

**** For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, August 20, 2026. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
**** Salary: $50,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** An undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Recent and progressive work experience in web communication and technology, including the use of content management systems to align web content with brand guidelines and accessibility requirements.
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